Enrollment
554
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arvada, CO
Arvada K-8
Federal NCES profile for Arvada K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480006489
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arvada K-8 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arvada K-8 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arvada K-8 ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arvada K-8 compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arvada K-8
Arvada K-8 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Arvada, Colorado, enrolling 554 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 73.5% of students qualify for free meals, 91% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 554 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Arvada K-8.
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 Arvada K-8 compares
Arvada K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 91% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,124
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Arvada K-8.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Arvada K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arvada K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~554 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arvada K-8
How many students attend Arvada K-8?
Arvada K-8 has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arvada, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arvada K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Arvada K-8 is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 Arvada K-8?
73.5% of students at Arvada K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arvada K-8?
Arvada K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arvada K-8 rank among elementary schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Arvada K-8 ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Arvada, 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 Arvada on the city page.
Is Arvada K-8 a good school?
Arvada K-8 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Arvada K-8, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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