- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Grant Beacon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Beacon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336000357
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Beacon Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #21 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Beacon Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Beacon Middle School ranks #21 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Grant Beacon Middle School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080336000357 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.7:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Grant Beacon Middle School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grant Beacon 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 339
Grant Beacon Middle School
339 students
What this shows Grant Beacon Middle School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Beacon Middle School compares
Grant Beacon Middle School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$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
44
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 27.1%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Grant Beacon 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 Grant Beacon 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Beacon 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Beacon Middle School
How many students attend Grant Beacon Middle School?
Grant Beacon Middle School has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Beacon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Beacon Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Grant Beacon Middle School?
51.4% of students at Grant Beacon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Beacon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Beacon Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Beacon Middle School?
Grant Beacon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Grant Beacon Middle School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Beacon Middle School ranks #21 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 Grant Beacon 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.