- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Denver Center for International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Denver Center for International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001917
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver Center for International Studies earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #25 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver Center for International Studies has class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Center for International Studies ranks #25 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Denver Center for International Studies held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 080336001917 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 11.8:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Denver Center for International Studies held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Denver Center for International Studies 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 354
Denver Center for International Studies
354 students
What this shows Denver Center for International Studies reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denver Center for International Studies compares
Denver Center for International Studies 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in Colorado - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 11.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Denver Center for International Studies is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Denver Center for International Studies 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 Denver Center for International Studies'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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denver Center for International Studies
How many students attend Denver Center for International Studies?
Denver Center for International Studies has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Center for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Center for International Studies is 11.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% 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 Denver Center for International Studies?
60.3% of students at Denver Center for International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver Center for International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Denver Center for International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver Center for International Studies?
Denver Center for International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Denver Center for International Studies rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Center for International Studies ranks #25 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 Denver Center for International Studies, 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.