- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
Federal NCES profile for Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336000400
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #23 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks #23 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080336000400 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 16.9:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community 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 339
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
339 students
What this shows Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School compares
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 106% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.9%
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community 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 Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community 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 elementary 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
How many students attend Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is 16.9:1, 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 Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
79.5% of students at Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
The largest demographic group at Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks #23 of 31 elementary 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 elementary 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 Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community 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.