- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006473Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School ranks #3 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080336006473 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
223 enr · 13.1:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle 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 223
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
223 students
What this shows Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School compares
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is more mixed than 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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle 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 middle 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
How many students attend Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
34.8% of students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School ranks #3 of 31 middle 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 middle 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 Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle 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.