- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, CO
Leawood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leawood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480000750
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leawood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 22
- schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leawood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leawood Elementary School ranks #12 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Leawood Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080480000750 · Littleton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 18.9:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Leawood Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Leawood 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 321
Leawood Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Leawood Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leawood Elementary School compares
Leawood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Leawood 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 Leawood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Leawood 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leawood Elementary School
How many students attend Leawood Elementary School?
Leawood Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leawood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leawood Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leawood Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Leawood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leawood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leawood Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leawood Elementary School?
Leawood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Leawood Elementary School rank among schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Leawood Elementary School ranks #12 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Leawood 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.