Enrollment
932
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080441001483
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy — Greeley, CO
Federal NCES profile for S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+4% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy reports 932 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Colorado average and 28% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 461 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $21,500 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,500
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 932 Top 91% in Colorado — larger than 9% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.1% -4% vs state
NCES ID 080441001483
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 461:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 45
Out-of-school suspensions 92
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.
$21,500
Per student
+3%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
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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 a 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 17.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in GREELEY, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.