Enrollment
932
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy is a large elementary school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 932 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.1% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 91% of state schools at 932 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy.
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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy compares
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,298
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~932 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy a good school?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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