- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evans, CO
Union Colony Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Colony Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080441006552Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Colony Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Colony Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Colony Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Evans, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441006552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Union Colony Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080441006552 · Evans, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
342 enr · 24.4:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Union Colony Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Union Colony Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school 342
Union Colony Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Union Colony Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Colony Elementary School compares
Union Colony 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,549
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 23.4%
Asian 5.8%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Union Colony Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Colony Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Colony Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Colony Elementary School
How many students attend Union Colony Elementary School?
Union Colony Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evans, CO. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Colony Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Colony Elementary School is 24.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Colony Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Union Colony Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Colony Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Colony Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Evans, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Colony Elementary School?
Union Colony Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Colony Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Colony Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Evans, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Union Colony Elementary School, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.