Enrollment
498
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Littleton Prep Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Littleton Prep Charter School
Littleton Prep Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Littleton, Colorado, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students) and Heritage High School (1,748 students) alongside Littleton Prep Charter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Littleton Prep Charter School compares
Littleton Prep Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, which includes Littleton Prep Charter School.
$13,988
Per student
-14%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Littleton Prep Charter School a good school?
Littleton Prep Charter School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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