- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Southlawn Elementary School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+24.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 080258006857 · Commerce City, CO Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 30.6:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Southlawn Elementary School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+24.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Southlawn 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 673
Southlawn Elementary School
673 students
What this shows Southlawn Elementary School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southlawn Elementary School compares
Southlawn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,854
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.
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.
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~673 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), up 107.
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.
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.