Enrollment
518
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080291001880
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School — Centennial, CO
Federal NCES profile for Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School reports 518 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Colorado average and 28% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah spends $17,211 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.6% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Colorado — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,211
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 518 Top 73% in Colorado — larger than 27% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.3% -3% vs state
NCES ID 080291001880
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 26.1%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 14.9%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, which includes Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School.
$17,211
Per student
-18%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
Similar other schools in Centennial
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Timberline Elementary School
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Willow Creek Elementary School
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Peakview Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions about Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a other school in CENTENNIAL, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in CENTENNIAL, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School?
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.