- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, PA
Denver El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Denver El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420627002506
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Denver, PA.
School address
District: Cocalico Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420627002506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Denver El Sch held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 420627002506 · Denver, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 14.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocalico Shs (991 students)
Denver El Sch held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Denver El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocalico Shs
Cocalico Shs
991 students
- Cocalico Ms
Cocalico Ms
617 students
- This school
Denver El Sch
460 students
- Adamstown El S
Adamstown El Sch
409 students
- Reamstown El S 375
Reamstown El Sch
375 students
What this shows Denver El Sch reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denver El Sch compares
Denver El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$19,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Denver El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cocalico Sd reports $19,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denver El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocalico Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cocalico Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adamstown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reamstown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Denver
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denver El Sch
How many students attend Denver El Sch?
Denver El Sch has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, PA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denver El Sch?
42.8% of students at Denver El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Denver El Sch is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Denver, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver El Sch?
Denver El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 El Sch rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Denver, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cocalico Sd?
Besides Denver El Sch, Cocalico Sd also operates Cocalico Shs (991 students), Cocalico Ms (617 students), and Adamstown El Sch (409 students). See the Cocalico Sd district page for the complete list.