Enrollment
71
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dolores, CO
Teddy Bear Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Teddy Bear Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080339000237
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Teddy Bear Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dolores · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 71
- students enrolled
Teddy Bear Preschool has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Teddy Bear Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dolores, CO.
School address
District: Dolores School District No. Re-4a · Colorado
NCES ID 080339000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+114% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Teddy Bear Preschool compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Teddy Bear Preschool
Teddy Bear Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Dolores, Colorado, enrolling 71 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Colorado schools and 114% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Colorado schools, with 71 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
The surrounding Dolores School District No. Re-4a spends $11,920 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dolores School District No. Re-4a also operates Dolores Elementary School (245 students) and Dolores Secondary School (186 students) alongside Teddy Bear Preschool.
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 Teddy Bear Preschool compares
Teddy Bear Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.5:1 | ▲ 114% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
35.5:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,920
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
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
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Teddy Bear Preschool is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolores School District No. Re-4a, which includes Teddy Bear Preschool.
$11,920
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 60.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 Teddy Bear Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dolores Secondary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dolores Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Teddy Bear Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~71 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Teddy Bear Preschool
How many students attend Teddy Bear Preschool?
Teddy Bear Preschool has 71 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dolores, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teddy Bear Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Teddy Bear Preschool is 35.5:1, which is 114% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 126% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teddy Bear Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Teddy Bear Preschool is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Dolores, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teddy Bear Preschool?
Teddy Bear Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Teddy Bear Preschool rank among public schools in Dolores?
By Resource Investment Index, Teddy Bear Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dolores, 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 Dolores on the city page.
Is Teddy Bear Preschool a good school?
Teddy Bear Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. 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 Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Besides Teddy Bear Preschool, Dolores School District No. Re-4a also operates Dolores Elementary School (245 students), Dolores Secondary School (186 students), and Dolores Middle School (166 students). See the Dolores School District No. Re-4a district page for the complete list.
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