Enrollment
204
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Sherrelwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherrelwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001246
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherrelwood Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #70 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherrelwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks #70 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherrelwood Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherrelwood Elementary School
Sherrelwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 204 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #93, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students) and Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students) alongside Sherrelwood 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 Sherrelwood Elementary School compares
Sherrelwood 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$16,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 84.3%
White 9.8%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Sherrelwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster Public Schools, which includes Sherrelwood Elementary School.
$16,062
Per student
-1%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Sherrelwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherrelwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~204 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sherrelwood Elementary School
How many students attend Sherrelwood Elementary School?
Sherrelwood Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrelwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrelwood Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Sherrelwood Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Sherrelwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrelwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrelwood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrelwood Elementary School?
Sherrelwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherrelwood Elementary School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks #70 of 125 schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Sherrelwood Elementary School a good school?
Sherrelwood Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Sherrelwood Elementary School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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