- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Adventure Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Adventure Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555001932
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adventure Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #42 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adventure Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adventure Elementary ranks #42 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555001932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Adventure Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 080555001932 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 20.4:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Adventure Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Adventure Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school
Adventure Elementary
429 students
What this shows Adventure Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adventure Elementary compares
Adventure Elementary 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,482
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
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 7.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Adventure Elementary is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adventure Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adventure Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adventure Elementary
How many students attend Adventure Elementary?
Adventure Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adventure Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Adventure Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adventure Elementary?
52.6% of students at Adventure Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adventure Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Adventure Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adventure Elementary?
Adventure Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Adventure Elementary rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Adventure Elementary ranks #42 of 125 schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Adventure Elementary, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.