- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montrose, CO
Northside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080579000994
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Northside Elementary School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 080579000994 · Montrose, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 14.9:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Northside Elementary School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- This school 327
Northside Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Northside Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary School compares
Northside 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 38.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Northside Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary School
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montrose, CO. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Northside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Montrose, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Montrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Northside Elementary School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.