- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castle Rock, CO
Sage Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sage Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345006472
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Canyon Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sage Canyon Elementary has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Canyon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sage Canyon Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 080345006472 · Castle Rock, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 17.3:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Sage Canyon Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sage Canyon Elementary 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 552
Sage Canyon Elementary
552 students
What this shows Sage Canyon Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sage Canyon Elementary compares
Sage Canyon Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% 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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Sage Canyon Elementary 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 Sage Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Sage Canyon Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sage Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Sage Canyon Elementary?
Sage Canyon Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Canyon Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sage Canyon Elementary?
5.6% of students at Sage Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sage Canyon Elementary is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sage Canyon Elementary?
Sage Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Sage Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Canyon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Castle Rock, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Sage Canyon Elementary, 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.