- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arvada, CO
Drake Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Drake Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080480000712
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drake Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Drake Junior High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drake Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Drake Junior High School held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 080480000712 · Arvada, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 21.8:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Drake Junior High School held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Drake Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school
Drake Junior High School
1,002 students
What this shows Drake Junior High School reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drake Junior High School compares
Drake Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Drake Junior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drake Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower 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 Drake Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,002 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Drake Junior High School
How many students attend Drake Junior High School?
Drake Junior High School has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 982 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drake Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drake Junior High School is 21.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drake Junior High School?
20.2% of students at Drake Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drake Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Drake Junior High School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drake Junior High School?
Drake Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Drake Junior High School rank among middle schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Drake Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Arvada, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Drake Junior 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.