- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, CO
Littleton Prep Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Littleton Prep Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080531001626Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littleton Prep Charter School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 22
- schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Littleton Prep Charter School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Prep Charter School ranks #3 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Littleton Prep Charter School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080531001626 · Littleton, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
498 enr · 13.5:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Littleton Prep Charter School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Littleton Prep Charter 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
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- This school 498
Littleton Prep Charter School
498 students
What this shows Littleton Prep Charter School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littleton Prep Charter School compares
Littleton Prep Charter 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.0%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Littleton Prep Charter School is more mixed than 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 Prep Charter School 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 Prep Charter 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
- 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 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littleton Prep Charter School
How many students attend Littleton Prep Charter School?
Littleton Prep Charter School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Prep Charter School is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% 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 Prep Charter School?
10.6% of students at Littleton Prep Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littleton Prep Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Littleton Prep Charter School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littleton Prep Charter School?
Littleton Prep Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Littleton Prep Charter School rank among schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Prep Charter School ranks #3 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 Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Littleton Prep Charter 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 Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.