- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highlands Ranch, CO
Cougar Run Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cougar Run Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345001526
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cougar Run Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #22 of 26
- public schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cougar Run Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Run Elementary School ranks #22 of 26 public schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cougar Run Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080345001526 · Highlands Ranch, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 19.6:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Cougar Run Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cougar Run Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 392
Cougar Run Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Cougar Run Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cougar Run Elementary School compares
Cougar Run Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Cougar Run Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cougar Run Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cougar Run Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Run Elementary School
How many students attend Cougar Run Elementary School?
Cougar Run Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Run Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Run Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cougar Run Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Cougar Run Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cougar Run Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cougar Run Elementary School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cougar Run Elementary School?
Cougar Run Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cougar Run Elementary School rank among public schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Run Elementary School ranks #22 of 26 public schools in Highlands Ranch, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Cougar Run 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.