- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sherrelwood Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080723001246 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 14.6:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Sherrelwood Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sherrelwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 204
Sherrelwood Elementary School
204 students
What this shows Sherrelwood Elementary School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherrelwood Elementary School compares
Sherrelwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~204 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.