- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Golden, CO
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480000704
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Golden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Golden, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 080480000704 · Golden, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 6.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 59
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
59 students
What this shows Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School compares
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 60% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$14,483
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
How many students attend Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has 59 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Golden, CO. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is 6.6:1, which is 60% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 58% 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 Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Golden, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School?
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Golden?
By Resource Investment Index, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Golden, 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 Golden on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School, 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.