- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CO
Green Gables Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green Gables Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480000734
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Gables Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Gables Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Gables Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Green Gables Elementary School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 080480000734 · Lakewood, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 21:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Green Gables Elementary School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+16.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Green Gables 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 315
Green Gables Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Green Gables Elementary School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Gables Elementary School compares
Green Gables 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Green Gables 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 Green Gables 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 | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Green Gables 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Gables Elementary School
How many students attend Green Gables Elementary School?
Green Gables Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Gables Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Gables Elementary School is 21:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Gables Elementary School?
28.7% of students at Green Gables Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Gables Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green Gables Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Gables Elementary School?
Green Gables Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Green Gables Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Gables Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Green Gables 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.