Enrollment
1,784
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080441001696 Charter school
University Schools — Greeley, CO
Federal NCES profile for University Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Schools compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University Schools reports 1,784 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 101.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Colorado average and 51% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 396 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $21,500 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University Schools compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,784 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,500
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 396 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,784 Top 98% in Colorado — larger than 2% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 101.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.5% -34% vs state
NCES ID 080441001696
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.5
Students per counselor 396:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 75
Out-of-school suspensions 68
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes University Schools.
$21,500
Per student
+3%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
Similar other schools in Greeley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Frontier Charter Academy
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1,432 students 23:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
1,127 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Junior/Senior High
Alternative education program
614 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Shawsheen Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Union Colony Preparatory School
Standard public school
333 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about University Schools
How many students attend University Schools?
University Schools has 1,784 students enrolled. It is a other school in GREELEY, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at University Schools is 17.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Schools?
25.5% of students at University Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Schools?
The largest demographic group at University Schools is White at 51.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in GREELEY, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Schools?
University Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.