- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highlands Ranch, CO
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saddle Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001680
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saddle Ranch Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #6 of 18
- schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saddle Ranch Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Ranch Elementary School ranks #6 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Saddle Ranch Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080345001680 · Highlands Ranch, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.1:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Saddle Ranch Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Saddle Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 355
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
355 students
What this shows Saddle Ranch Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saddle Ranch Elementary School compares
Saddle Ranch 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 87% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Colorado - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Saddle Ranch Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saddle Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saddle Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saddle Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddle Ranch Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
5.1% of students at Saddle Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saddle Ranch Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saddle Ranch Elementary School?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saddle Ranch Elementary School rank among schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Ranch Elementary School ranks #6 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Saddle Ranch Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.