Enrollment
469
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheat Ridge, CO
Stevens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stevens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480006511
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevens Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Wheat Ridge · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevens Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Wheat Ridge, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevens Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevens Elementary School
Stevens Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 34% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 469 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #240, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Stevens 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 Stevens Elementary School compares
Stevens 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$13,124
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 47.5%
White 46.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Stevens Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Stevens Elementary School.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
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 Stevens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~469 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stevens Elementary School
How many students attend Stevens Elementary School?
Stevens Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheat Ridge, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevens Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevens Elementary School?
57.5% of students at Stevens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stevens Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Wheat Ridge, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevens Elementary School?
Stevens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stevens Elementary School rank among schools in Wheat Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Wheat Ridge, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheat Ridge on the city page.
Is Stevens Elementary School a good school?
Stevens Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Stevens 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.
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