- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highlands Ranch, CO
Coyote Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coyote Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001250
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyote Creek Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coyote Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Creek Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Coyote Creek Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 080345001250 · Highlands Ranch, CO Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 19.5:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Coyote Creek Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Coyote Creek 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 506
Coyote Creek Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Coyote Creek Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coyote Creek Elementary School compares
Coyote Creek Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 87% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% 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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Coyote Creek 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 Coyote Creek 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 Coyote Creek 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 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coyote Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Coyote Creek Elementary School?
Coyote Creek Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Creek Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coyote Creek Elementary School?
4.9% of students at Coyote Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coyote Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coyote Creek Elementary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyote Creek Elementary School?
Coyote Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Coyote Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Creek Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 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 schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Coyote Creek 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.