- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ouray, CO
Ouray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ouray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080597001018
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ouray Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ouray · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ouray Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ouray Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ouray, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080597001018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 080597001018 · Ouray, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 11.3:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ouray Middle School (55 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Ouray. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ouray Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ouray Elementary School
79 students
- Ouray Middle S
Ouray Middle School
55 students
- Ouray Senior H
Ouray Senior High School
46 students
What this shows Ouray Elementary School reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ouray Elementary School compares
Ouray Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Colorado - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,559
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Ouray Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and, which includes Ouray Elementary School.
$21,559
Per student
+20%
vs Colorado
Avg $17,910
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 35.5%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ouray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouray Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ouray Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ouray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ouray Elementary School
How many students attend Ouray Elementary School?
Ouray Elementary School has 79 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ouray, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouray Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% 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 Ouray Elementary School?
16.0% of students at Ouray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ouray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ouray Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Ouray, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ouray Elementary School?
Ouray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ouray Elementary School rank among public schools in Ouray?
By Resource Investment Index, Ouray Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ouray, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and?
Besides Ouray Elementary School, Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and also operates Ouray Middle School (55 students) and Ouray Senior High School (46 students). See the Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and district page for the complete list.
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