- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, CO
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258006813
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 080258006813 · Brighton, CO Other · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 24:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 672
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
672 students
What this shows Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School compares
Elaine S. Padilla 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$10,854
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 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 31.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
How many students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has 672 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is 24:1, which is 45% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
30.3% of students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School rank among schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.