- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Denver Middle School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 190894000513 · Denver, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 26.4:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students)
Denver Middle School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Denver Middle 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
- This school
Denver Middle School
238 students
- Denver Early E 60
Denver Early Elementary School
60 students
What this shows Denver Middle School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denver Middle School compares
Denver Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,741
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
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.
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
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 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
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~238 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.