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Chappelow K-8 Magnet School

2001 34TH STREET, EVANS, CO 80620GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
687
Students
Total enrolled
$21,500
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 50% vs nat'l
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 20% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 687 students in grades KG–08 in EVANS, Colorado.
50% above average funding
District spends $21,500 per pupil, 50% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is a large elementary in EVANS, Colorado, serving grades KG–08 with 687 students. The district invests $21,500 per student — 50% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School

687
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution338 male · 349 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 421 students
Student Composition
31%
66%
Asian1%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino66%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080441000637

Academic Outcomes at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80620

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,500Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,500
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,460
Student Support$4,085
Administration$2,580
Operations$3,225
Other$2,150
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,500 spent per student, an estimated $9,524 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
39%
State government
47.9%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,500/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Bella Romero Academy of Applied TechnologyS. Christa McAuliffe STEM AcademySalida del Sol AcademyWinograd K-8 Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Heath Middle SchoolPrairie Heights Middle SchoolBrentwood Middle SchoolFranklin Middle School
↓
High School
Greeley West High SchoolGreeley Central High SchoolNorthridge High SchoolJefferson Junior/Senior High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyWeld County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta →
Phone: (970)348-1200
NCES ID: 080441000637
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EVANS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta
High
Greeley West High School
1,885 students · 09–12
● 43 opp64% FRL
Other
University Schools
1,771 students · KG–12
● 43 opp36% FRL
High
Greeley Central High School
1,484 students · 09–12
● 45 opp64% FRL
Other
Frontier Charter Academy
1,423 students · KG–12
● 43 opp30% FRL
High
Northridge High School
1,253 students · 09–12
● 43 opp64% FRL
Elem
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
957 students · KG–08
● 45 opp80% FRL
Elem
S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
895 students · KG–08
● 43 opp50% FRL
Mid
Heath Middle School
663 students · 06–08
● 45 opp86% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2001 34TH STREET, EVANS, CO 80620
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.