- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greeley, CO
University Schools
Federal NCES profile for University Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080441001696Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Schools earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
University Schools has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Schools ranks #7 of 10 schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
University Schools held near 1,751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.7 → 98.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080441001696 · Greeley, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
1,784 enr · 17.7:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
University Schools held near 1,751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.7 → 98.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
University Schools in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- This school
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
- Tointon Academ
Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering
1,127 students
What this shows University Schools reports 1,784 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Schools compares
University Schools 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,784 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,784
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, University Schools is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 University Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~1,784 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Schools
How many students attend University Schools?
University Schools has 1,784 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greeley, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,771 (2022-23) → 1,751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at University Schools is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% 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 University Schools?
University Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 University Schools rank among schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, University Schools ranks #7 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 University Schools, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), Greeley Central High School (1,507 students), and Frontier Charter Academy (1,432 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.