- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Littleton, CO
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Ridge Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480001543
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota Ridge Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota Ridge Senior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Dakota Ridge Senior High School held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 66.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 080480001543 · Littleton, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,277 enr · 18.2:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Dakota Ridge Senior High School held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 66.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dakota Ridge Senior High 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
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
1,277 students
What this shows Dakota Ridge Senior High School reports 1,277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota Ridge Senior High School compares
Dakota Ridge Senior High 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,277
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Dakota Ridge Senior High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Dakota Ridge Senior High 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota Ridge Senior High 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 high 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 (~1,277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Ridge Senior High School
How many students attend Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School has 1,277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,338 (2022-23) → 1,307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 18.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
15.6% of students at Dakota Ridge Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Ridge Senior High School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dakota Ridge Senior High School rank among high schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high 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 high schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Dakota Ridge Senior High 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.