Enrollment
511
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Ryan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ryan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480001028
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ryan Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ryan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ryan Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ryan Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ryan Elementary School
Ryan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 46% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 381 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1022 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Ryan 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 Ryan Elementary School compares
Ryan 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 46% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$13,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Ryan 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Ryan Elementary School.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Ryan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ryan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ryan Elementary School
How many students attend Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary School is 24.3:1, which is 46% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ryan Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Ryan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ryan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ryan Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ryan Elementary School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Ryan Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 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 schools in Westminster on the city page.
Is Ryan Elementary School a good school?
Ryan Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Ryan Elementary School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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