Enrollment
262
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080507000829
West Grand Elementary and Middle School — Kremmling, CO
Federal NCES profile for West Grand Elementary and Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 2
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
District: West Grand School District No. 1 · Colorado
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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Grand Elementary and Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Grand Elementary and Middle School reports 262 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% below the Colorado average and 54% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 262 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Grand School District No. 1 spends $19,377 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.1% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 West Grand Elementary and Middle School 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 32% | — | — |
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
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% 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
— 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,377
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 262 Top 32% in Colorado — larger than 68% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.0% -38% vs state
NCES ID 080507000829
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 262:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Grand School District No. 1, which includes West Grand Elementary and Middle School.
$19,377
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 36.1%
Federal 12.1%
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
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about West Grand Elementary and Middle School
How many students attend West Grand Elementary and Middle School?
West Grand Elementary and Middle School has 262 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in KREMMLING, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Grand Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Grand Elementary and Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Grand Elementary and Middle School?
24.0% of students at West Grand Elementary and Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Grand Elementary and Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Grand Elementary and Middle School is White at 67.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in KREMMLING, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Grand Elementary and Middle School?
West Grand Elementary and Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.