- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Bear Valley International School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Valley International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006682
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Valley International School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #10 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Valley International School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Valley International School ranks #10 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Bear Valley International School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 080336006682 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 9.5:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Bear Valley International School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bear Valley International School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 313
Bear Valley International School
313 students
What this shows Bear Valley International School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Valley International School compares
Bear Valley International School is a shrinking 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 6% in Colorado - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
White 14.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Bear Valley International School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Valley International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Valley International School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Valley International School
How many students attend Bear Valley International School?
Bear Valley International School has 313 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley International School is 9.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Valley International School?
64.2% of students at Bear Valley International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Valley International School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Valley International School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Valley International School?
Bear Valley International School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Valley International School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Valley International School ranks #10 of 31 middle 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 middle schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Bear Valley International School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.