Enrollment
508
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centennial, CO
Gudy Gaskill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gudy Gaskill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080531006854
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gudy Gaskill Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gudy Gaskill Elementary has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gudy Gaskill Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531006854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gudy Gaskill Elementary compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gudy Gaskill Elementary
Gudy Gaskill Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Centennial, Colorado, enrolling 508 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 374 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #304, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students) and Heritage High School (1,748 students) alongside Gudy Gaskill Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gudy Gaskill Elementary compares
Gudy Gaskill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Gudy Gaskill Elementary is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, which includes Gudy Gaskill Elementary.
$13,988
Per student
-14%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gudy Gaskill 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gudy Gaskill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gudy Gaskill Elementary
How many students attend Gudy Gaskill Elementary?
Gudy Gaskill Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centennial, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gudy Gaskill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gudy Gaskill Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gudy Gaskill Elementary?
13.0% of students at Gudy Gaskill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gudy Gaskill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gudy Gaskill Elementary is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gudy Gaskill Elementary?
Gudy Gaskill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Gudy Gaskill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Gudy Gaskill Elementary ranks #5 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.
Is Gudy Gaskill Elementary a good school?
Gudy Gaskill Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Gudy Gaskill 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.
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