- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arvada, CO
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Foster Dual Language Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480000725
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #11 of 15
- schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks #11 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+17.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 080480000725 · Arvada, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 18.9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+17.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 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 454
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
454 students
What this shows Foster Dual Language Pk-8 reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster Dual Language Pk-8 compares
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
White 18.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is less 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 Foster Dual Language Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster Dual Language Pk-8'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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foster Dual Language Pk-8
How many students attend Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is 18.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
38.2% of students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Foster Dual Language Pk-8 rank among schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks #11 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Foster Dual Language Pk-8, 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.