Enrollment
165
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simla, CO
Simla Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Simla Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080660001138
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simla Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Simla · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Simla Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simla Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Simla, CO.
School address
District: Big Sandy School District No. 100j · Colorado
NCES ID 080660001138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simla Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simla Elementary School
Simla Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Simla, Colorado, enrolling 165 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Big Sandy School District No. 100j also operates Simla High School (101 students) and Simla Junior High School (63 students) alongside Simla 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 Simla Elementary School compares
Simla 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Simla 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 Big Sandy School District No. 100j, which includes Simla Elementary School.
$15,855
Per student
-3%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 55.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Simla Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simla Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simla Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~165 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Simla Elementary School
How many students attend Simla Elementary School?
Simla Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simla, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simla Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 Simla Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Simla Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simla Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simla Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Simla, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simla Elementary School?
Simla Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Simla Elementary School rank among public schools in Simla?
By Resource Investment Index, Simla Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Simla, 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 Simla on the city page.
Is Simla Elementary School a good school?
Simla Elementary School earns 44/100 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 Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Besides Simla Elementary School, Big Sandy School District No. 100j also operates Simla High School (101 students) and Simla Junior High School (63 students). See the Big Sandy School District No. 100j district page for the complete list.
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