- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Breckenridge, CO
Upper Blue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Upper Blue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080681001564
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Blue Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Breckenridge · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Blue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Blue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Breckenridge, CO.
School address
District: Summit School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080681001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Upper Blue Elementary School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080681001564 · Breckenridge, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 9.6:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High School (1,060 students)
Upper Blue Elementary School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Upper Blue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,060 students
- Summit Middle
Summit Middle School
737 students
- Dillon Valley 395
Dillon Valley Elementary School
395 students
- Silverthorne E 339
Silverthorne Elementary School
339 students
- Summit Cove El 222
Summit Cove Elementary School
222 students
- This school 221
Upper Blue Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Upper Blue Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Blue Elementary School compares
Upper Blue Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Colorado - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 43.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Upper Blue Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Summit School District No. Re 1 reports $16,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Blue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillon Valley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverthorne Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Cove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Blue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Blue Elementary School
How many students attend Upper Blue Elementary School?
Upper Blue Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Breckenridge, CO. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Blue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Blue Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 42% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% 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 Upper Blue Elementary School?
19.8% of students at Upper Blue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Blue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Upper Blue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Breckenridge, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Blue Elementary School?
Upper Blue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upper Blue Elementary School rank among public schools in Breckenridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Blue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Breckenridge, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Summit School District No. Re 1?
Besides Upper Blue Elementary School, Summit School District No. Re 1 also operates Summit High School (1,060 students), Summit Middle School (737 students), and Dillon Valley Elementary School (395 students). See the Summit School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.