- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver City, TX
Denver City H S
Federal NCES profile for Denver City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481677001456
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver City H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Denver City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver City H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver City H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver City, TX.
School address
District: Denver City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481677001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Denver City H S held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 481677001456 · Denver City, TX High · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodson Pri (334 students)
Denver City H S held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Denver City H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Denver City H S
512 students
- Dodson Pri
Dodson Pri
334 students
- William G Grav
William G Gravitt J H
319 students
- Kelley El
Kelley El
309 students
What this shows Denver City H S reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denver City H S compares
Denver City H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 11.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Denver City H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denver City Isd reports $13,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denver City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William G Gravitt J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelley El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denver City H S
How many students attend Denver City H S?
Denver City H S has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver City H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 City H S?
42.4% of students at Denver City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver City H S?
The largest demographic group at Denver City H S is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Denver City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver City H S?
Denver City H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 City H S rank among public schools in Denver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver City H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Denver City Isd?
Besides Denver City H S, Denver City Isd also operates Dodson Pri (334 students), William G Gravitt J H (319 students), and Kelley El (309 students). See the Denver City Isd district page for the complete list.