- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Craig, CO
Sandrock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandrock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080573001553
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandrock Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandrock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandrock Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO.
School address
District: Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080573001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Sandrock Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080573001553 · Craig, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Moffat County High School (481 students)
Sandrock Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sandrock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moffat County
Moffat County High School
481 students
- Craig Middle S
Craig Middle School
419 students
- This school
Sandrock Elementary
299 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary School
261 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
233 students
- Early Childhoo 117
Early Childhood Center
117 students
What this shows Sandrock Elementary reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandrock Elementary compares
Sandrock Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,776
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Sandrock Elementary is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandrock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sandrock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandrock Elementary
How many students attend Sandrock Elementary?
Sandrock Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Craig, CO. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandrock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandrock Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandrock Elementary?
41.5% of students at Sandrock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandrock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandrock Elementary is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Craig, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandrock Elementary?
Sandrock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandrock Elementary rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandrock Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Craig on the city page.
What other schools are in Moffat County School District Re: No. 1?
Besides Sandrock Elementary, Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Moffat County High School (481 students), Craig Middle School (419 students), and Sunset Elementary School (261 students). See the Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 district page for the complete list.