- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Turnberry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Turnberry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258006401
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turnberry Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Turnberry Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turnberry Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Turnberry Elementary held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080258006401 · Commerce City, CO Other · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 19.5:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Turnberry Elementary held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Turnberry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 742
Turnberry Elementary
742 students
What this shows Turnberry Elementary reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turnberry Elementary compares
Turnberry Elementary 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$10,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 33.4%
Asian 5.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Turnberry Elementary is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turnberry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turnberry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turnberry Elementary
How many students attend Turnberry Elementary?
Turnberry Elementary has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turnberry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Turnberry Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turnberry Elementary?
27.4% of students at Turnberry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turnberry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Turnberry Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turnberry Elementary?
Turnberry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Turnberry Elementary rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Turnberry Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Turnberry Elementary, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.