Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction BRIGHTON, CO Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ D (56.2)
  • 672 Students
  • 35.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 19.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)655-5100 Phone
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Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (56.2)
672
Students
35.1
Teachers
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
(303)655-5100
Phone

Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is a public school administered by the School District 27J district in BRIGHTON, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 672 students enrolled; a 19.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
672.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 71% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.14:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 25% worse
Free Lunch %
48.2%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 0% better
School Details
School Name
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080258006813
State School ID
CO-0040-0251
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5505 LONGS PEAK STREET
City
BRIGHTON
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80601
County
Adams County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0808
State Leg. Upper
08013
State Leg. Lower
08048
Latitude
39.99333
Longitude
-104.743
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
672
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.1
Teachers FTE
📐
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 324 48.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
School District 27J
LEAID
0802580
State LEA ID
CO-0040
Phone
(303)655-2900
Website
http://www.sd27j.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BRIGHTON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$349,960K
Federal Revenue
$21,820K
State Revenue
$157,697K
Local Revenue
$170,443K
Total Expenditure
$403,664K
Instruction Exp.
$133,686K
Support Services
$104,418K
Other Current Exp.
$8,427K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

1
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0.8 mi
2
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0.8 mi
3
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4
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1.2 mi
5
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LOCHBUIE · Middle
1.3 mi
6
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BRIGHTON · Elementary
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
672 students are enrolled at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School have?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has 35.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School serve?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School a charter school?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School located in?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School belong to?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is part of the School District 27J school district.
How much does School District 27J spend per student?
The School District 27J district spends approximately $600,690,476 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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