- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CO
Lasley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lasley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480000748
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lasley Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lasley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lasley Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+243 students YoY
Lasley Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+85.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+243 students YoY 080480000748 · Lakewood, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 28.8:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Lasley Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+85.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lasley 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 576
Lasley Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Lasley Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lasley Elementary School compares
Lasley 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 73% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.3%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 14.4%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Lasley 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 Lasley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lasley 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lasley Elementary School
How many students attend Lasley Elementary School?
Lasley Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), up 243.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasley Elementary School is 28.8:1, which is 73% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lasley Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Lasley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lasley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lasley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lasley Elementary School?
Lasley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lasley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lasley Elementary School ranks #12 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 Lasley 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.