- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CO
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mountain 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 080690001460
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mountain Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Rocky Mountain Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080690001460 · Westminster, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.1:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Rocky Mountain Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rocky Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 318
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Rocky Mountain Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Mountain Elementary School compares
Rocky Mountain 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
White 14.2%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Rocky Mountain Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Rocky Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mountain Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rocky Mountain Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Rocky Mountain Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.