Enrollment
74
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080633006501
Salida Early Childhood Center — Salida, CO
Federal NCES profile for Salida Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
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
District: Salida School District No. R-32 · Colorado
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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salida Early Childhood Center 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
Salida Early Childhood Center reports 74 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salida School District No. R-32 spends $16,657 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.4% from local sources (property taxes), 28.6% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), 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 Salida Early Childhood Center 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 8% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Colorado — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$16,657
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 74 Top 8% in Colorado — larger than 92% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 10.1:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080633006501
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salida School District No. R-32, which includes Salida Early Childhood Center.
$16,657
Per student
-20%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 28.6%
Federal 13.0%
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
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- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Salida Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Salida Early Childhood Center?
Salida Early Childhood Center has 74 students enrolled. It is a other school in SALIDA, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida Early Childhood Center is 10.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salida Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Salida Early Childhood Center is White at 67.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in SALIDA, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salida Early Childhood Center?
Salida Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.