- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centennial, CO
Lois Lenski Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lois Lenski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080531001300
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lois Lenski Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lois Lenski Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Lenski Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lois Lenski Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080531001300 · Centennial, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 17.6:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Lois Lenski Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lois Lenski Elementary 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 509
Lois Lenski Elementary School
509 students
What this shows Lois Lenski Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lois Lenski Elementary School compares
Lois Lenski Elementary 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Colorado - lower ratio than 32% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Lois Lenski Elementary School is less 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 Lois Lenski Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lois Lenski Elementary 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 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lois Lenski Elementary School
How many students attend Lois Lenski Elementary School?
Lois Lenski Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lois Lenski Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lois Lenski Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lois Lenski Elementary School?
6.2% of students at Lois Lenski Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lois Lenski Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lois Lenski Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lois Lenski Elementary School?
Lois Lenski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lois Lenski Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Lenski Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Centennial, 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 Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Lois Lenski Elementary 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.