- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, CO
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary E Pennock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258001949
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary E Pennock Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary E Pennock Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E Pennock Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258001949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mary E Pennock Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080258001949 · Brighton, CO Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 17.9:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Mary E Pennock Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mary E Pennock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 592
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
592 students
What this shows Mary E Pennock Elementary School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary E Pennock Elementary School compares
Mary E Pennock 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Colorado - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$10,854
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 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 35.5%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mary E Pennock Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary E Pennock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary E Pennock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary E Pennock Elementary School
How many students attend Mary E Pennock Elementary School?
Mary E Pennock Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E Pennock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E Pennock Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary E Pennock Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Mary E Pennock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary E Pennock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary E Pennock Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary E Pennock Elementary School?
Mary E Pennock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary E Pennock Elementary School rank among schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E Pennock Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Mary E Pennock Elementary School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.