- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, IA
Denver Early Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Denver Early Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190894000512
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver Early Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver Early Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Early Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Denver, IA.
School address
District: Denver Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190894000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Denver Early Elementary School shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 190894000512 · Denver, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 12:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students)
Denver Early Elementary School shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Denver Early Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- K-5 Elementary
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
431 students
- Denver Senior
Denver Senior High School
278 students
- Denver Middle
Denver Middle School
238 students
- This school 60
Denver Early Elementary School
60 students
What this shows Denver Early Elementary School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denver Early Elementary School compares
Denver Early Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Iowa - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 98.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.3, Denver Early Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Denver Comm School District reports $10,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denver Early Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver Early Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denver Early Elementary School
How many students attend Denver Early Elementary School?
Denver Early Elementary School has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, IA. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Early Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Early Elementary School is 12:1, which is 19% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Early Elementary School?
6.8% of students at Denver Early Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver Early Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Denver Early Elementary School is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in Denver, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver Early Elementary School?
Denver Early Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Denver Early Elementary School rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Early Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Denver, IA. 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 Comm School District?
Besides Denver Early Elementary School, Denver Comm School District also operates K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students), Denver Senior High School (278 students), and Denver Middle School (238 students). See the Denver Comm School District district page for the complete list.