How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ellis Elementary School | Highline Academy Southeast |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Denver, CO | Denver, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 467 | 591 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.4% | 47.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ellis Elementary School | Highline Academy Southeast |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,206 | $17,206 |
| District | Denver Public Schools | Denver Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ellis Elementary School | Highline Academy Southeast |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.2% | 38.8% |
| African American | 6.7% | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.7% | 28.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ellis Elementary School | Highline Academy Southeast |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 489:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.7% | 15.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.