Enrollment
341
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, CO
Acres Green Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Acres Green Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345000436
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acres Green Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 22
- schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Acres Green Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acres Green Elementary School ranks #1 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acres Green Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Acres Green Elementary School
Acres Green Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Littleton, Colorado, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 341 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 338 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside Acres Green Elementary School.
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 Acres Green Elementary School compares
Acres Green Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 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
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Asian 20.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Acres Green Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Acres Green Elementary School.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
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 Acres Green Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acres Green Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Acres Green Elementary School
How many students attend Acres Green Elementary School?
Acres Green Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Littleton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acres Green Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acres Green Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Acres Green Elementary School?
20.0% of students at Acres Green Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acres Green Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Acres Green Elementary School is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acres Green Elementary School?
Acres Green Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Acres Green Elementary School rank among schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Acres Green Elementary School ranks #1 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Littleton on the city page.
Is Acres Green Elementary School a good school?
Acres Green Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Acres Green Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.
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