- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Dcis at Ford
Federal NCES profile for Dcis at Ford, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336006521
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dcis at Ford earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #82 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dcis at Ford has class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dcis at Ford ranks #82 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dcis at Ford held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080336006521 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 18:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Dcis at Ford held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dcis at Ford 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 487
Dcis at Ford
487 students
What this shows Dcis at Ford reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dcis at Ford compares
Dcis at Ford 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 130% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Colorado - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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 84.0%
African American 10.3%
White 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Dcis at Ford 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 Dcis at Ford 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dcis at Ford'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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dcis at Ford
How many students attend Dcis at Ford?
Dcis at Ford has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dcis at Ford?
The student-teacher ratio at Dcis at Ford is 18:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dcis at Ford?
88.6% of students at Dcis at Ford are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dcis at Ford?
The largest demographic group at Dcis at Ford is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dcis at Ford?
Dcis at Ford has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dcis at Ford rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Dcis at Ford ranks #82 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 Dcis at Ford, 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.