- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning
Federal NCES profile for Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336000324
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #18 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning ranks #18 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080336000324 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 17:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning 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 477
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning
477 students
What this shows Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning compares
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning is more 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 Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning'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 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning
How many students attend Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning?
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning?
22.9% of students at Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning?
The largest demographic group at Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning?
Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning ranks #18 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Centennial a School for Expeditionary Learning, 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.