How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C |
|---|---|---|
| Location | THORNTON, Colorado | DENVER, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 35,747 | 87,883 |
| Number of Schools | 55 | 203 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,916 | $19,296 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 44.8% | 16.8% |
| Local Revenue | 45.4% | 70.4% |
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
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School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 21.0% |
| African American | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.3% | 56.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.8% | 60.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 115 | 208 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 28 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 283.8:1 | 337:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | 48.0% |
School Types
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 56
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.