- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Union Colony Preparatory School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080441001615 · Greeley, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
333 enr · 15.1:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Union Colony Preparatory School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Union Colony Preparatory 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 333
Union Colony Preparatory School
333 students
What this shows Union Colony Preparatory School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Colony Preparatory School compares
Union Colony Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,784
- 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 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 (~333 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.