- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Emily Griffith High School
Federal NCES profile for Emily Griffith High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336000345
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily Griffith High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #18 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Emily Griffith High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Griffith High School ranks #18 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Emily Griffith High School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080336000345 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 19.4:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Emily Griffith High School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Emily Griffith High 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 311
Emily Griffith High School
311 students
What this shows Emily Griffith High School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily Griffith High School compares
Emily Griffith 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Colorado - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
African American 21.9%
White 10.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Emily Griffith High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Emily Griffith High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily Griffith High 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 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily Griffith High School
How many students attend Emily Griffith High School?
Emily Griffith High School has 311 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Griffith High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Griffith High School is 19.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emily Griffith High School?
69.5% of students at Emily Griffith High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Griffith High School?
The largest demographic group at Emily Griffith High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Griffith High School?
Emily Griffith High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emily Griffith High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Griffith High School ranks #18 of 45 high 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 high 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 Emily Griffith High 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.