- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Fort Logan Northgate
Federal NCES profile for Fort Logan Northgate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080654001135
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Logan Northgate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Logan Northgate has class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Logan Northgate ranks #8 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: Sheridan School District No. 2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080654001135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Fort Logan Northgate shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080654001135 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 12.5:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (321 students)
Fort Logan Northgate shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fort Logan Northgate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Logan Northgate
338 students
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
321 students
- Alice Terry El
Alice Terry Elementary School
167 students
- Early Childhoo 114
Early Childhood Education Center
114 students
- Soar Academy 78
Soar Academy
78 students
What this shows Fort Logan Northgate reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Logan Northgate compares
Fort Logan Northgate 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 124% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 20% in Colorado - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$25,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 13.6%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Fort Logan Northgate is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheridan School District No. 2 reports $25,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Logan Northgate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Terry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soar Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Logan Northgate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Logan Northgate
How many students attend Fort Logan Northgate?
Fort Logan Northgate has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Logan Northgate?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Logan Northgate is 12.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% 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 Fort Logan Northgate?
86.4% of students at Fort Logan Northgate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Logan Northgate?
The largest demographic group at Fort Logan Northgate is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Logan Northgate?
Fort Logan Northgate has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Fort Logan Northgate rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Logan Northgate ranks #8 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 Sheridan School District No. 2?
Besides Fort Logan Northgate, Sheridan School District No. 2 also operates Sheridan High School (321 students), Alice Terry Elementary School (167 students), and Early Childhood Education Center (114 students). See the Sheridan School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.