- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CO
South Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480000784
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lakewood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lakewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
South Lakewood Elementary School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 080480000784 · Lakewood, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 17.9:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
South Lakewood Elementary School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
South Lakewood 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 393
South Lakewood Elementary School
393 students
What this shows South Lakewood Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lakewood Elementary School compares
South Lakewood 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Colorado - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 43.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, South Lakewood Elementary School is more 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 South Lakewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lakewood 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 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend South Lakewood Elementary School?
South Lakewood Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lakewood Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lakewood Elementary School?
47.1% of students at South Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Lakewood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lakewood Elementary School?
South Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does South Lakewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lakewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides South Lakewood 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.