Enrollment
405
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greeley, CO
Shawsheen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shawsheen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080441000650
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawsheen Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawsheen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawsheen Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawsheen Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawsheen Elementary School
Shawsheen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Colorado schools and 28% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 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 260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside Shawsheen Elementary School.
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 Shawsheen Elementary School compares
Shawsheen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,298
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.7%
White 21.5%
Asian 6.2%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Shawsheen Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Shawsheen Elementary School.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Shawsheen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawsheen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shawsheen Elementary School
How many students attend Shawsheen Elementary School?
Shawsheen Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greeley, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawsheen Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Shawsheen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawsheen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shawsheen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawsheen Elementary School?
Shawsheen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shawsheen Elementary School rank among schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawsheen Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 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 schools in Greeley on the city page.
Is Shawsheen Elementary School a good school?
Shawsheen Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Shawsheen Elementary School, 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.
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