- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Denver Online
Federal NCES profile for Denver Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001955
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver Online earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #2 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver Online has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Online ranks #2 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-188 students YoY
Denver Online shrank from 799 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-23.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-188 students YoY 080336001955 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 11.1:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Denver Online shrank from 799 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-23.5%). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Denver Online in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 611
Denver Online
611 students
What this shows Denver Online reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denver Online compares
Denver Online is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 153 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 24.9%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Denver Online is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denver Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denver Online
How many students attend Denver Online?
Denver Online has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), down 188.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Online is 11.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% 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 Online?
61.2% of students at Denver Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver Online?
The largest demographic group at Denver Online is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver Online?
Denver Online has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher 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 Online rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Online ranks #2 of 125 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 schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Denver Online, 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.