Enrollment
230
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
French American School of Denver
Federal NCES profile for French American School of Denver, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336006820Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French American School of Denver earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
French American School of Denver has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French American School of Denver ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How French American School of Denver compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at French American School of Denver
French American School of Denver is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 230 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 39% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 230 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 French American School of Denver.
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 French American School of Denver compares
French American School of Denver on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 39% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 8.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, French American School of Denver is about as mixed as 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 French American School of Denver.
$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 French American School of Denver Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French American School of Denver'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 elementary 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 (~230 students)
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Frequently asked questions about French American School of Denver
How many students attend French American School of Denver?
French American School of Denver has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French American School of Denver?
The student-teacher ratio at French American School of Denver is 23:1, which is 39% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at French American School of Denver?
12.6% of students at French American School of Denver are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French American School of Denver?
The largest demographic group at French American School of Denver is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French American School of Denver?
French American School of Denver has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 French American School of Denver rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, French American School of Denver ranks #15 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.
Is French American School of Denver a good school?
French American School of Denver earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. 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 French American School of Denver, 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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