- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, CO
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wildcat Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001639
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #16 of 22
- schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildcat Mountain Elementary School ranks #16 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 080345001639 · Littleton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 14.6:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 423
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Wildcat Mountain Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildcat Mountain Elementary School compares
Wildcat Mountain 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 94% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,942
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 7.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildcat Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildcat Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Wildcat Mountain Elementary School?
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Wildcat Mountain Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildcat Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wildcat Mountain Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildcat Mountain Elementary School?
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wildcat Mountain Elementary School rank among schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildcat Mountain Elementary School ranks #16 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Wildcat Mountain Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.