- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littleton, CO
Littleton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Littleton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080531001515Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littleton Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 2.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Littleton Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Academy ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531001515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Littleton Academy held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080531001515 · Littleton, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
455 enr · 11.4:1 · 2.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Littleton Academy held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Littleton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arapahoe High
Arapahoe High School
1,748 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,748 students
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- This school 455
Littleton Academy
455 students
What this shows Littleton Academy reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littleton Academy compares
Littleton Academy 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.4% | ▼ 94% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,924
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 7.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Littleton Academy is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe reports $15,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littleton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littleton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littleton Academy
How many students attend Littleton Academy?
Littleton Academy has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Academy is 11.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Littleton Academy?
2.4% of students at Littleton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littleton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Littleton Academy is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littleton Academy?
Littleton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Littleton Academy rank among elementary schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Academy ranks #7 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Littleton Academy, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Heritage High School (1,748 students), and Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.