- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greeley, CO
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080441001483
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 080441001483 · Greeley, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
932 enr · 18.3:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy
932 students
What this shows S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy reports 932 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy compares
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,549
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 43.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~932 students)
Frequently asked questions about S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy
How many students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy has 932 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greeley, CO. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is 18.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
37.1% of students at S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, 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 Greeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.