Enrollment
60
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denver Early Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denver Early Elementary School
Denver Early Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Denver, Iowa, enrolling 60 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Iowa average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Iowa schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 60 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Denver Comm School District also operates K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students) and Denver Senior High School (278 students) alongside Denver Early Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Denver Early Elementary School compares
Denver Early Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denver Comm School District, which includes Denver Early Elementary School.
$10,638
Per student
-17%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 54.2%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~60 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Denver Early Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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