Enrollment
238
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, IA
Denver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Denver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190894000513
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Denver, IA.
School address
District: Denver Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190894000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denver Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denver Middle School
Denver Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Denver, Iowa, enrolling 238 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Iowa schools and 78% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #158, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Denver Comm School District also operates K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students) and Denver Senior High School (278 students) alongside Denver Middle 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 Middle School compares
Denver Middle 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Denver Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denver Comm School District, which includes Denver Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denver Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denver Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver Middle 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
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle 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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denver Middle School
How many students attend Denver Middle School?
Denver Middle School has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Middle School is 26.4:1, which is 78% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denver Middle School?
13.0% of students at Denver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Denver Middle School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Denver, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver Middle School?
Denver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School a good school?
Denver Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa 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 Denver Comm School District?
Besides Denver Middle School, Denver Comm School District also operates K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students), Denver Senior High School (278 students), and Denver Early Elementary School (60 students). See the Denver Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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