Enrollment
585
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001928
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #82 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks #82 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+102% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 585 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 77.7% of students qualify for free meals, 102% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 585 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 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 Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School compares
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 102% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 102% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Colorado - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
African American 11.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
How many students attend Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is 16.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
77.7% of students at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School ranks #82 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 Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School a good school?
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 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.
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