- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Woodglen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodglen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690001196
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodglen Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #15 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodglen Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodglen Elementary School ranks #15 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Woodglen Elementary School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 080690001196 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Woodglen Elementary School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Woodglen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 383
Woodglen Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Woodglen Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodglen Elementary School compares
Woodglen 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$14,748
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 32.1%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Woodglen Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodglen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodglen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodglen Elementary School
How many students attend Woodglen Elementary School?
Woodglen Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodglen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodglen Elementary School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% 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 Woodglen Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Woodglen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodglen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodglen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodglen Elementary School?
Woodglen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Woodglen Elementary School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodglen Elementary School ranks #15 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Woodglen Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.