- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greeley, CO
Salida Del Sol Academy
Federal NCES profile for Salida Del Sol Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080441006638Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salida Del Sol Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salida Del Sol Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Del Sol Academy ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441006638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Salida Del Sol Academy held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 080441006638 · Greeley, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
654 enr · 17.7:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Salida Del Sol Academy held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Salida Del Sol 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 654
Salida Del Sol Academy
654 students
What this shows Salida Del Sol Academy reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salida Del Sol Academy compares
Salida Del Sol 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Salida Del Sol Academy is less 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 Salida Del Sol Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salida Del Sol 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salida Del Sol Academy
How many students attend Salida Del Sol Academy?
Salida Del Sol Academy has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greeley, CO. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Del Sol Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida Del Sol Academy is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salida Del Sol Academy?
69.4% of students at Salida Del Sol Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salida Del Sol Academy?
The largest demographic group at Salida Del Sol Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salida Del Sol Academy?
Salida Del Sol Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Salida Del Sol Academy rank among elementary schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Del Sol Academy ranks #4 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 Salida Del Sol 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.