- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
French American School of Denver grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+32.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 080336006820 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
230 enr · 23:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
French American School of Denver grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+32.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
French American School of Denver 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 230
French American School of Denver
230 students
What this shows French American School of Denver reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How French American School of Denver compares
French American School of Denver is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,137
- 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 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 (~230 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.