Enrollment
1,784
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+7% 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
What stands out at University Schools
University Schools is a large charter combined-grade school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 1,784 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,784 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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 Greeley Central High School (1,507 students) alongside University Schools.
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 University Schools compares
University Schools on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes University Schools.
$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 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
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~1,784 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Greeley, CO.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is University Schools a good school?
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. 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 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.
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