Enrollment
329
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greeley, CO
West Ridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Ridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080441006504Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ridge Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ridge Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Academy ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441006504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ridge Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ridge Academy
West Ridge Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 329 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 324 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (47%) (diversity index 52/100).
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 University Schools (1,784 students) alongside West Ridge Academy.
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 West Ridge Academy compares
West Ridge Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 47.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, West Ridge Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes West Ridge Academy.
$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 West Ridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ridge Academy'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
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~329 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Ridge Academy
How many students attend West Ridge Academy?
West Ridge Academy has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greeley, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Academy is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 West Ridge Academy?
31.1% of students at West Ridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Ridge Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ridge Academy?
West Ridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Ridge Academy rank among elementary schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Academy ranks #2 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Greeley on the city page.
Is West Ridge Academy a good school?
West Ridge Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. 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 West Ridge Academy, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.
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