- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrison, CO
Red Rocks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Rocks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480000778
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Rocks Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 292
- students enrolled
Red Rocks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Red Rocks Elementary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080480000778 · Morrison, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 20.9:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Red Rocks Elementary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Red Rocks 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 292
Red Rocks Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Red Rocks Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Rocks Elementary School compares
Red Rocks 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Red Rocks 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 Red Rocks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Rocks 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Rocks Elementary School
How many students attend Red Rocks Elementary School?
Red Rocks Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrison, CO. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Rocks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Rocks Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Rocks Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Red Rocks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Rocks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Rocks Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Morrison, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Rocks Elementary School?
Red Rocks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Red Rocks 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.