- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lena Archuleta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336001864
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena Archuleta Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #24 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lena Archuleta Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Archuleta Elementary School ranks #24 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lena Archuleta Elementary School grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 080336001864 · Denver, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 18.4:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Lena Archuleta Elementary School grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lena Archuleta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 515
Lena Archuleta Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Lena Archuleta Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lena Archuleta Elementary School compares
Lena Archuleta 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Colorado - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
African American 10.3%
Asian 6.4%
White 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Lena Archuleta Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lena Archuleta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena Archuleta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lena Archuleta Elementary School
How many students attend Lena Archuleta Elementary School?
Lena Archuleta Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Archuleta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Archuleta Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lena Archuleta Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Lena Archuleta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lena Archuleta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lena Archuleta Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena Archuleta Elementary School?
Lena Archuleta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lena Archuleta Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Archuleta Elementary School ranks #24 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, 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 Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Lena Archuleta Elementary School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.