- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chipita Park, CO
Ute Pass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ute Pass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080549000948
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ute Pass Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
Ute Pass Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 080549000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ute Pass Elementary School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080549000948 · Chipita Park, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 11.6:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Manitou Springs High School (367 students)
Ute Pass Elementary School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ute Pass Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manitou Spring
Manitou Springs High School
367 students
- Manitou Spring
Manitou Springs Elementary School
331 students
- Manitou Spring
Manitou Springs Middle School
275 students
- This school
Ute Pass Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Ute Pass Elementary School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ute Pass Elementary School compares
Ute Pass Elementary School is a growing 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Colorado - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,374
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Ute Pass Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ute Pass Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manitou Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manitou Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ute Pass Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ute Pass Elementary School
How many students attend Ute Pass Elementary School?
Ute Pass Elementary School has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chipita Park, CO. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ute Pass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ute Pass Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% 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 Ute Pass Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Ute Pass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ute Pass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ute Pass Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Chipita Park, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ute Pass Elementary School?
Ute Pass Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
What other schools are in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El?
Besides Ute Pass Elementary School, Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El also operates Manitou Springs High School (367 students), Manitou Springs Elementary School (331 students), and Manitou Springs Middle School (275 students). See the Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El district page for the complete list.