- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Shawsheen Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080441000650 · Greeley, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 21.3:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Shawsheen Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Shawsheen Elementary School 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 405
Shawsheen Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Shawsheen Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawsheen Elementary School compares
Shawsheen Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,784
- 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 other 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 (~405 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.