- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centennial, CO
Ford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080531006825
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ford Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ford Elementary has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531006825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ford Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080531006825 · Centennial, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 17.2:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Ford Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arapahoe High
Arapahoe High School
1,748 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,748 students
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- This school 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- Euclid Middle 631
Euclid Middle School
631 students
What this shows Ford Elementary reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ford Elementary compares
Ford Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,924
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Ford Elementary is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe reports $15,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Euclid Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ford Elementary
How many students attend Ford Elementary?
Ford Elementary has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ford Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ford Elementary?
6.4% of students at Ford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ford Elementary is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ford Elementary?
Ford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Centennial, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Ford Elementary, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Heritage High School (1,748 students), and Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.