Enrollment
558
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Denver Green School Northfield
Federal NCES profile for Denver Green School Northfield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006790
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver Green School Northfield earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #9 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver Green School Northfield has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Green School Northfield ranks #9 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denver Green School Northfield compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denver Green School Northfield
Denver Green School Northfield is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 558 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside Denver Green School Northfield.
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 Green School Northfield compares
Denver Green School Northfield on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Denver Green School Northfield is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes Denver Green School Northfield.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Green School Northfield Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver Green School Northfield's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Denver Green School Northfield
How many students attend Denver Green School Northfield?
Denver Green School Northfield has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Green School Northfield?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Green School Northfield is 19.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denver Green School Northfield?
16.7% of students at Denver Green School Northfield are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver Green School Northfield?
The largest demographic group at Denver Green School Northfield is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver Green School Northfield?
Denver Green School Northfield has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Denver Green School Northfield rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Green School Northfield ranks #9 of 31 middle 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 middle schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Denver Green School Northfield a good school?
Denver Green School Northfield earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Denver Green School Northfield, 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.
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