Enrollment
334
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080531000874
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education — Littleton, CO
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education reports 334 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Colorado average and 51% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe spends $21,061 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.6% from local sources (property taxes), 30.4% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Colorado — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,061
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 334 Top 45% in Colorado — larger than 55% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.4% -34% vs state
NCES ID 080531000874
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, which includes Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education.
$21,061
Per student
+1%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Similar other schools in Littleton
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Standard public school
497 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Standard public school
444 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
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423 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Westridge Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Coronado Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 18:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education
How many students attend Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education?
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education has 334 students enrolled. It is a other school in LITTLETON, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education is 14.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education?
25.4% of students at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education is White at 55.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in LITTLETON, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education?
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.