Enrollment
429
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adventure Elementary compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adventure Elementary
Adventure Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Colorado schools and 23% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students) and Explore Pk-8 (557 students) alongside Adventure Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adventure Elementary compares
Adventure Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes Adventure Elementary.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Adventure Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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