Enrollment
544
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Strasburg, CO
Strasburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Strasburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080675001159
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strasburg Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Strasburg · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Strasburg Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strasburg Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Strasburg, CO.
School address
District: Strasburg School District 31j · Colorado
NCES ID 080675001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strasburg Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strasburg Elementary School
Strasburg Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Strasburg, Colorado, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 337 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Strasburg School District 31j spends $9,777 per pupil, 40% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Strasburg School District 31j also operates Strasburg High School (364 students) and Hemphill Middle School (250 students) alongside Strasburg 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 Strasburg Elementary School compares
Strasburg 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$9,777
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Strasburg 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 Strasburg School District 31j, which includes Strasburg Elementary School.
$9,777
Per student
-40%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 56.9%
Federal 5.7%
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 Strasburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemphill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Creek High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strasburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~544 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Strasburg Elementary School
How many students attend Strasburg Elementary School?
Strasburg Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Strasburg, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strasburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strasburg Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strasburg Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Strasburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strasburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Strasburg Elementary School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Strasburg, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strasburg Elementary School?
Strasburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Strasburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Strasburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Strasburg Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Strasburg, 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 Strasburg on the city page.
Is Strasburg Elementary School a good school?
Strasburg Elementary School earns 33/100 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 Strasburg School District 31j?
Besides Strasburg Elementary School, Strasburg School District 31j also operates Strasburg High School (364 students), Hemphill Middle School (250 students), and Prairie Creek High School (22 students). See the Strasburg School District 31j district page for the complete list.
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