Enrollment
1,212
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480000964
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #29 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School ranks #29 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 1,212 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 35% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,212 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside D'evelyn Junior/Senior High 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 D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School compares
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,212
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Asian 14.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~1,212 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School?
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School has 1,212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School is 22.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School?
8.9% of students at D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School?
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School ranks #29 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.
Is D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School a good school?
D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides D'evelyn Junior/Senior High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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