Enrollment
673
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Southlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258006857
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southlawn Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southlawn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southlawn Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southlawn Elementary School
Southlawn Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Commerce City, Colorado, enrolling 673 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 84% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.7% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (25%) (diversity index 64/100).
The surrounding School District 27j spends $10,462 per pupil, 36% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students) and Prairie View High School (1,809 students) alongside Southlawn Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southlawn Elementary School compares
Southlawn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 84% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
White 25.0%
African American 13.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Southlawn Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Southlawn Elementary School.
$10,462
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Southlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~673 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Southlawn Elementary School?
Southlawn Elementary School has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Elementary School is 30.6:1, which is 84% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southlawn Elementary School?
32.7% of students at Southlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southlawn Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southlawn Elementary School?
Southlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Southlawn Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
Is Southlawn Elementary School a good school?
Southlawn Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Southlawn 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.
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