- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, CO
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258000150
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
South Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080258000150 · Brighton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13.5:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
South Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 337
South Elementary School
337 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,854
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
White 9.8%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, South Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% lower 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 South Elementary School?
68.1% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
How does South Elementary School rank among schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides South Elementary School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.