- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, CO
Foothills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Foothills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480000724
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothills Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 22
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Elementary School ranks #12 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+110 students YoY
Foothills Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+40.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+110 students YoY 080480000724 · Lakewood, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 20.2:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Foothills Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+40.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Foothills 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 363
Foothills Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Foothills Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothills Elementary School compares
Foothills 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.7%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Foothills Elementary School is more 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 Foothills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothills 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 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothills Elementary School
How many students attend Foothills Elementary School?
Foothills Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothills Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Foothills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Foothills Elementary School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothills Elementary School?
Foothills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Foothills Elementary School rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Elementary School ranks #12 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Foothills 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.