- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Collbran, CO
Plateau Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plateau Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080303000219
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plateau Valley Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Collbran · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Plateau Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plateau Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Collbran, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080303000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Plateau Valley Elementary School held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080303000219 · Collbran, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 14.2:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Plateau Valley High School (65 students)
Plateau Valley Elementary School held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Plateau Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plateau Valley Elementary School
142 students
- Plateau Valley
Plateau Valley High School
65 students
- Grand Mesa Hig 55
Grand Mesa High School
55 students
- Plateau Valley 41
Plateau Valley Junior High School
41 students
What this shows Plateau Valley Elementary School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plateau Valley Elementary School compares
Plateau Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,245
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
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Plateau Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa reports $17,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plateau Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Mesa High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plateau Valley Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plateau Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plateau Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Plateau Valley Elementary School?
Plateau Valley Elementary School has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Collbran, CO. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plateau Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plateau Valley Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% 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 Plateau Valley Elementary School?
23.7% of students at Plateau Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plateau Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plateau Valley Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Collbran, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plateau Valley Elementary School?
Plateau Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Plateau Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Collbran?
By Resource Investment Index, Plateau Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Collbran, 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 Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
Besides Plateau Valley Elementary School, Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa also operates Plateau Valley High School (65 students), Grand Mesa High School (55 students), and Plateau Valley Junior High School (41 students). See the Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa district page for the complete list.