- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, CO
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kendrick Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480000743
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #19 of 22
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks #19 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 080480000743 · Lakewood, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 20.1:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kendrick Lakes 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 443
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Kendrick Lakes Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kendrick Lakes Elementary School compares
Kendrick Lakes 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.9%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Kendrick Lakes 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 Kendrick Lakes 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kendrick Lakes 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 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kendrick Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks #19 of 22 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 schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Kendrick Lakes 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.