- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
West Ridge Academy shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 080441006504 · Greeley, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
329 enr · 13.7:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
West Ridge Academy shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
West Ridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school 329
West Ridge Academy
329 students
What this shows West Ridge Academy reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ridge Academy compares
West Ridge Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,784
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~329 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 51.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.