Enrollment
142
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plateau Valley Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plateau Valley Elementary School
Plateau Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Collbran, Colorado, enrolling 142 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 142 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa also operates Plateau Valley High School (65 students) and Grand Mesa High School (55 students) alongside Plateau Valley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plateau Valley Elementary School compares
Plateau Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa, which includes Plateau Valley Elementary School.
$16,859
Per student
+4%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 35.7%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~142 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Collbran on the city page.
Is Plateau Valley Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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