Enrollment
333
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greeley, CO
Union Colony Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Union Colony Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080441001615Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Colony Preparatory School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Colony Preparatory School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Colony Preparatory School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441001615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Colony Preparatory School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Colony Preparatory School
Union Colony Preparatory School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 333 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (30%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside Union Colony Preparatory School.
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 Union Colony Preparatory School compares
Union Colony Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,298
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
White 30.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Union Colony Preparatory School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Union Colony Preparatory School.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 Union Colony Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Colony Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~333 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Union Colony Preparatory School
How many students attend Union Colony Preparatory School?
Union Colony Preparatory School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greeley, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Colony Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Colony Preparatory School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Union Colony Preparatory School?
44.2% of students at Union Colony Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Colony Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Union Colony Preparatory School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Colony Preparatory School?
Union Colony Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Colony Preparatory School rank among schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Colony Preparatory School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Greeley, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greeley on the city page.
Is Union Colony Preparatory School a good school?
Union Colony Preparatory School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Union Colony Preparatory 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.
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