- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Littleton, CO
Littleton High School
Federal NCES profile for Littleton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080531000884
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littleton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Littleton High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531000884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Littleton High School held near 1,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 080531000884 · Littleton, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,187 enr · 16.7:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Littleton High School held near 1,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Littleton High School 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
- This school
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- Euclid Middle 631
Euclid Middle School
631 students
What this shows Littleton High School reports 1,187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littleton High School compares
Littleton High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,187
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Colorado - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Littleton High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Euclid Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littleton High School'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
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littleton High School
How many students attend Littleton High School?
Littleton High School has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,224 (2022-23) → 1,192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton High School is 16.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Littleton High School?
22.0% of students at Littleton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littleton High School?
The largest demographic group at Littleton High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littleton High School?
Littleton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton High School ranks #2 of 5 high 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 high schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Littleton High School, 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 Newton Middle School (781 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.