- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evergreen, CO
Marshdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marshdale 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 080480001316
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshdale Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Evergreen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Evergreen, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Marshdale Elementary School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 080480001316 · Evergreen, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 17:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Marshdale Elementary School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Marshdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 375
Marshdale Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Marshdale Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshdale Elementary School compares
Marshdale Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,483
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Marshdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshdale Elementary School
How many students attend Marshdale Elementary School?
Marshdale Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evergreen, CO. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshdale Elementary School is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshdale Elementary School?
11.0% of students at Marshdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marshdale Elementary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Evergreen, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshdale Elementary School?
Marshdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshdale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Evergreen?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Evergreen, 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 Evergreen on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Marshdale 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.