At a glance
Reported students
618
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
528
Elwell Elementary School: 618 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 361
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Elwell Elementary School
Elwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Johnstown. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Weld County School District No. Re-5J. NCES reports 618 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.6%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elwell Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.51
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.8%
- Hispanic29.6%
- Black1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
528 reported students
Milliken Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
472 reported students
Knowledge Quest Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
395 reported students
Milliken Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
Enrollment not reported
Roosevelt Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
695 reported students
CIVICA Colorado
High · Grades 06–12
157 reported students
Public schools near Elwell Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Weld County School District No. Re-5J | KG–05 | 528 | 3.1 mi |
| Riverview PK-8 Elementary · Thompson School District R-2J | PK–08 | 757 | 3.8 mi |
| Milliken Intermediate School Elementary · Weld County School District No. Re-5J | 03–05 | 472 | 4.3 mi |
| Knowledge Quest Academy Elementary · Charter · Weld County School District No. Re-5J | KG–08 | 395 | 5.9 mi |
| New Vision Charter School Elementary · Charter · Thompson School District R-2J | KG–08 | 1,005 | 6.8 mi |
| High Plains School Elementary · Thompson School District R-2J | PK–08 | 495 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elwell Elementary School
What grades does Elwell Elementary School serve?
Elwell Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Weld County School District No. Re-5J.
How many students attend Elwell Elementary School?
Elwell Elementary School reported 618 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 361 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elwell Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 618 students and 29.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elwell Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elwell Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Weld County School District No. Re-5J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elwell Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elwell Elementary School in?
Elwell Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-5J, based in Milliken, CO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elwell Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pioneer Ridge Elementary School (3.1 mi), Riverview PK-8 (3.8 mi), Milliken Intermediate School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.