Enrollment
72
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080258006377
Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc — Brighton, CO
Federal NCES profile for Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
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
District: School District 27j · Colorado
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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc reports 72 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding School District 27j spends $13,426 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.5% from local sources (property taxes), 47.7% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 3 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 Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 7% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Colorado — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,426
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 72 Top 7% in Colorado — larger than 93% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080258006377
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 16.7%
Asian 9.7%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc.
$13,426
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 47.7%
Federal 7.8%
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
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
Similar other schools in Brighton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bromley East Charter School
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1,214 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
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672 students 19:1 students per teacher
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 17:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary School
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470 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc
How many students attend Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc?
Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc has 72 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRIGHTON, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc?
The student-teacher ratio at Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc is 15.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc?
The largest demographic group at Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIGHTON, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc?
Sd 27j Preschool at the Brighton Lrc has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.