- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Witt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Witt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480001350
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Witt Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Witt Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Witt Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
239 on latest CCD 080480001350 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 15.9:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 17 schools in Westminster. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Witt 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 239
Witt Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Witt Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Witt Elementary School compares
Witt Elementary School vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Witt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Witt 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 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Witt Elementary School
How many students attend Witt Elementary School?
Witt Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Witt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Witt Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Witt Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Witt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Witt Elementary School?
Witt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Witt Elementary School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Witt Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Witt 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.