At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
165
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
65%+15.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Simla Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in SIMLA, Colorado. The school enrolls 165 students. It is part of the Big Sandy School District No. 100J district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
165 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBig Sandy School District No. 100J
County8039
CitySIMLA
ZIP80835
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080660001138
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment165
White81.8%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
81.8%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.