- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, CO
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080531000874
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 22
- schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education ranks #1 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080531000874 · Littleton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.8:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arapahoe High
Arapahoe High School
1,748 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,748 students
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- This school 334
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education
334 students
What this shows Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education compares
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe reports $15,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
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 public school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 33.
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 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% 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 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% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education rank among schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education 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.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Heritage High School (1,748 students), and Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.