Enrollment
402
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CO
Lukas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lukas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480001486
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lukas Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lukas Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lukas Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lukas Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lukas Elementary School
Lukas Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 42% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.8% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Lukas Elementary 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 Lukas Elementary School compares
Lukas Elementary 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Lukas Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Lukas Elementary School.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Lukas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lukas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~402 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lukas Elementary School
How many students attend Lukas Elementary School?
Lukas Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lukas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lukas Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lukas Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Lukas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lukas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lukas Elementary School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lukas Elementary School?
Lukas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lukas Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lukas Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
Is Lukas Elementary School a good school?
Lukas Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Lukas Elementary School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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