- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Reunion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reunion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258006718
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reunion Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reunion Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reunion Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Reunion Elementary School shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 736 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 080258006718 · Commerce City, CO Other · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 20.6:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Reunion Elementary School shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 736 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Reunion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 742
Reunion Elementary School
742 students
What this shows Reunion Elementary School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reunion Elementary School compares
Reunion Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$10,854
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Reunion Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reunion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reunion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Reunion Elementary School
How many students attend Reunion Elementary School?
Reunion Elementary School has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reunion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reunion Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reunion Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Reunion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reunion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reunion Elementary School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reunion Elementary School?
Reunion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Reunion Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Reunion Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Reunion Elementary School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.