- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lupton, CO
Twombly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Twombly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080402001366
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twombly Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Fort Lupton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Twombly Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twombly Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fort Lupton, CO.
School address
District: Weld Re-8 Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080402001366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Twombly Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080402001366 · Fort Lupton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 16.9:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Lupton High School (721 students)
Twombly Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Twombly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Lupton Hi
Fort Lupton High School
721 students
- This school
Twombly Elementary School
473 students
- Fort Lupton Mi
Fort Lupton Middle School
438 students
- Leo William Bu
Leo William Butler Elementary School
355 students
- Kenneth Homyak
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
311 students
- Little Trapper 157
Little Trappers Preschool
157 students
What this shows Twombly Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twombly Elementary School compares
Twombly Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$13,297
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
White 25.6%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Twombly Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld Re-8 Schools reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twombly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lupton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Lupton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leo William Butler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Trappers Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twombly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twombly Elementary School
How many students attend Twombly Elementary School?
Twombly Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lupton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twombly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twombly Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twombly Elementary School?
54.7% of students at Twombly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twombly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Twombly Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Fort Lupton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twombly Elementary School?
Twombly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twombly Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Lupton?
By Resource Investment Index, Twombly Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fort Lupton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lupton on the city page.
What other schools are in Weld Re-8 Schools?
Besides Twombly Elementary School, Weld Re-8 Schools also operates Fort Lupton High School (721 students), Fort Lupton Middle School (438 students), and Leo William Butler Elementary School (355 students). See the Weld Re-8 Schools district page for the complete list.