- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naturita, CO
Naturita Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Naturita Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080585001398
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naturita Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
Naturita Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West End School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080585001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Naturita Elementary School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080585001398 · Naturita, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 20.1:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Nucla High School (60 students)
Naturita Elementary School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Naturita Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Naturita Elementary School
161 students
- Nucla High Sch 60
Nucla High School
60 students
- Nucla Middle S 39
Nucla Middle School
39 students
- Paradox Valley 18
Paradox Valley Charter School
18 students
What this shows Naturita Elementary School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Naturita Elementary School compares
Naturita Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Naturita Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West End School District No. Re-2 reports $17,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Naturita Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nucla High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nucla Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paradox Valley Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naturita Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 81/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Naturita Elementary School
How many students attend Naturita Elementary School?
Naturita Elementary School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naturita, CO. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naturita Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naturita Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naturita Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Naturita Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naturita Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Naturita Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Naturita, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naturita Elementary School?
Naturita Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in West End School District No. Re-2?
Besides Naturita Elementary School, West End School District No. Re-2 also operates Nucla High School (60 students), Nucla Middle School (39 students), and Paradox Valley Charter School (18 students). See the West End School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.