- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, CO
Mount Carbon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Carbon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480001546
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Carbon Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 22
- schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Carbon Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks #5 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mount Carbon Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080480001546 · Littleton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 17.5:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Mount Carbon Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mount Carbon 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 367
Mount Carbon Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Mount Carbon Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Carbon Elementary School compares
Mount Carbon 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Mount Carbon Elementary School is more 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 Mount Carbon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar 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 Mount Carbon 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 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Carbon Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Carbon Elementary School?
Mount Carbon Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Carbon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Carbon Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Carbon Elementary School?
16.5% of students at Mount Carbon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Carbon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Carbon Elementary School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Carbon Elementary School?
Mount Carbon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Mount Carbon Elementary School rank among schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks #5 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Mount Carbon 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.