Enrollment
299
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandrock Elementary compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandrock Elementary
Sandrock Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Craig, Colorado, enrolling 299 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.5% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #221, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 spends $12,071 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Moffat County High School (481 students) and Craig Middle School (419 students) alongside Sandrock Elementary.
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 Sandrock Elementary compares
Sandrock Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,071
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1, which includes Sandrock Elementary.
$12,071
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 32.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sandrock Elementary a good school?
Sandrock Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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