- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Telluride, CO
Telluride Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Telluride Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080687006699
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telluride Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Telluride · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Telluride Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Telluride, CO.
School address
District: Telluride School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080687006699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Telluride Elementary School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-25.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 080687006699 · Telluride, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 7.8:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Telluride High School (298 students)
Telluride Elementary School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-25.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Telluride Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Telluride High
Telluride High School
298 students
- Telluride Inte
Telluride Intermediate School
237 students
- This school
Telluride Elementary School
140 students
- Telluride Midd
Telluride Middle School
124 students
What this shows Telluride Elementary School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telluride Elementary School compares
Telluride Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 53% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Colorado - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$20,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Telluride Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Telluride School District No. R-1 reports $20,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telluride Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Telluride Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Telluride Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telluride Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Telluride Elementary School
How many students attend Telluride Elementary School?
Telluride Elementary School has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Telluride, CO. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telluride Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telluride Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 53% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% 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 Telluride Elementary School?
20.4% of students at Telluride Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telluride Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Telluride Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Telluride, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telluride Elementary School?
Telluride Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Telluride Elementary School rank among public schools in Telluride?
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Telluride, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Telluride School District No. R-1?
Besides Telluride Elementary School, Telluride School District No. R-1 also operates Telluride High School (298 students), Telluride Intermediate School (237 students), and Telluride Middle School (124 students). See the Telluride School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.