- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Woodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291006865
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #70 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #70 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Woodland Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 080291006865 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 26.2:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Woodland Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Woodland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 577
Woodland Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Woodland Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,158
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.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 10.6%
African American 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Woodland Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School is 26.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Elementary School?
9.6% of students at Woodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland 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 Woodland Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #70 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Woodland Elementary School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.