Enrollment
509
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080531001300
Lois Lenski Elementary School — Centennial, CO
Federal NCES profile for Lois Lenski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lois Lenski Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lois Lenski Elementary School reports 509 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 84% below the Colorado average and 88% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe spends $21,061 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.6% from local sources (property taxes), 30.4% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lois Lenski Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 84% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,061
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 72% in Colorado — larger than 28% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.2% -84% vs state
NCES ID 080531001300
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, which includes Lois Lenski Elementary School.
$21,061
Per student
+1%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in CENTENNIAL, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lois Lenski Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lois Lenski Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CENTENNIAL, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lois Lenski Elementary School?
Lois Lenski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.