- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Federal NCES profile for Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336006584Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #21 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School ranks #21 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080336006584 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
263 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School 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 263
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
263 students
What this shows Downtown Denver Expeditionary School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downtown Denver Expeditionary School compares
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Downtown Denver Expeditionary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downtown Denver Expeditionary School'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 elementary 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
How many students attend Downtown Denver Expeditionary School?
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Downtown Denver Expeditionary School?
29.3% of students at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downtown Denver Expeditionary School?
The largest demographic group at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downtown Denver Expeditionary School?
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Downtown Denver Expeditionary School rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School ranks #21 of 31 elementary 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 elementary 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 Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, 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.