- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littleton, CO
Governor's Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Governor's Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480001448
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor's Ranch Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor's Ranch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Governor's Ranch Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+22.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 080480001448 · Littleton, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 21.8:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Governor's Ranch Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+22.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Governor's Ranch 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 458
Governor's Ranch Elementary School
458 students
What this shows Governor's Ranch Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Governor's Ranch Elementary School compares
Governor's Ranch 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Governor's Ranch Elementary School 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 Governor's Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor's Ranch 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 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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Governor's Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor's Ranch Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Governor's Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Governor's Ranch Elementary School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Governor's Ranch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Governor's Ranch 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.