Enrollment
370
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrison, CO
Kendallvue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kendallvue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480001372
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kendallvue Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
Kendallvue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kendallvue Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kendallvue Elementary School
Kendallvue Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morrison, Colorado, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Colorado schools and 31% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Kendallvue Elementary School.
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 Kendallvue Elementary School compares
Kendallvue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 21.8% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
24.1%
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
$13,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Kendallvue Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Kendallvue Elementary School.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Kendallvue 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 | 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 Kendallvue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~370 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kendallvue Elementary School
How many students attend Kendallvue Elementary School?
Kendallvue Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrison, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kendallvue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kendallvue 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 Kendallvue Elementary School?
21.8% of students at Kendallvue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kendallvue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kendallvue Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Morrison, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kendallvue Elementary School?
Kendallvue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Kendallvue Elementary School a good school?
Kendallvue Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Kendallvue 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.
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