- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lone Tree, CO
Lone Tree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lone Tree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345006341
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Tree Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lone Tree · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Tree Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Tree Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lone Tree, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lone Tree Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080345006341 · Lone Tree, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 20.6:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Lone Tree Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lone Tree Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 392
Lone Tree Elementary
392 students
What this shows Lone Tree Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Tree Elementary compares
Lone Tree Elementary 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 97% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 8.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Lone Tree Elementary is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Tree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Tree Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Tree Elementary
How many students attend Lone Tree Elementary?
Lone Tree Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lone Tree, CO. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Tree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Tree Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Tree Elementary?
1.3% of students at Lone Tree Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Tree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lone Tree Elementary is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Lone Tree, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Tree Elementary?
Lone Tree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lone Tree Elementary rank among schools in Lone Tree?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Tree Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lone Tree, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Lone Tree Elementary, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.