- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, IA
Denver Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Denver Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190894000514
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver Senior High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver Senior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Denver, IA.
School address
District: Denver Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190894000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Denver Senior High School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 190894000514 · Denver, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 15.4:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students)
Denver Senior High School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Denver Senior High 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
- This school
Denver Senior High School
278 students
- Denver Middle
Denver Middle School
238 students
- Denver Early E 60
Denver Early Elementary School
60 students
What this shows Denver Senior High School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denver Senior High School compares
Denver Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$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
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Denver Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denver Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denver Senior High School
How many students attend Denver Senior High School?
Denver Senior High School has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, IA. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Senior High School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denver Senior High School?
9.9% of students at Denver Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Denver Senior High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Denver, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver Senior High School?
Denver Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Senior High School ranks #3 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 Senior High School, Denver Comm School District also operates K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building (431 students), Denver Middle School (238 students), and Denver Early Elementary School (60 students). See the Denver Comm School District district page for the complete list.