- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, CO
Running Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Running Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080372001479
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Running Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Running Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Running Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, CO.
School address
District: Elizabeth School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080372001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Running Creek Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080372001479 · Elizabeth, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.2:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth High School (668 students)
Running Creek Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Running Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
668 students
- Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy
428 students
- Elizabeth Midd
Elizabeth Middle School
386 students
- Singing Hills
Singing Hills Elementary School
383 students
- This school
Running Creek Elementary School
292 students
- Singing Hills 72
Singing Hills Preschool
72 students
What this shows Running Creek Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Running Creek Elementary School compares
Running Creek 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,907
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Running Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth School District reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Running Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Running Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Running Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Running Creek Elementary School?
Running Creek Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, CO. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Running Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Running Creek Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Running Creek Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Running Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Running Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Running Creek Elementary School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Running Creek Elementary School?
Running Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Running Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Running Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth School District?
Besides Running Creek Elementary School, Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students), Legacy Academy (428 students), and Elizabeth Middle School (386 students). See the Elizabeth School District district page for the complete list.