Enrollment
385
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Rudy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rudy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080306001274
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rudy Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #45 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rudy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rudy Elementary School ranks #45 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rudy Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rudy Elementary School
Rudy Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.8% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Rudy 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 Rudy Elementary School compares
Rudy 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Colorado - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Rudy Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Rudy Elementary School.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 Rudy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rudy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~385 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rudy Elementary School
How many students attend Rudy Elementary School?
Rudy Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rudy Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rudy Elementary School?
35.8% of students at Rudy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rudy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rudy Elementary School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rudy Elementary School?
Rudy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Rudy Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Rudy Elementary School ranks #45 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Rudy Elementary School a good school?
Rudy Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Rudy Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.
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