Enrollment
334
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001738
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #100 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Ranch Ece-8 School ranks #100 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Ranch Ece-8 School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (31%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 76 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 334 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School.
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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School compares
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
White 31.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is more mixed than 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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School.
$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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Ranch Ece-8 School'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 other 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
How many students attend Grant Ranch Ece-8 School?
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 Ranch Ece-8 School?
63.2% of students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Ranch Ece-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Ranch Ece-8 School?
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Ranch Ece-8 School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Ranch Ece-8 School ranks #100 of 125 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 schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Grant Ranch Ece-8 School a good school?
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 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.
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