- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Highline Academy Southeast
Federal NCES profile for Highline Academy Southeast, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336001835Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highline Academy Southeast earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #19 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highline Academy Southeast has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highline Academy Southeast ranks #19 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Highline Academy Southeast held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080336001835 · Denver, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
591 enr · 13.7:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Highline Academy Southeast held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Highline Academy Southeast 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 591
Highline Academy Southeast
591 students
What this shows Highline Academy Southeast reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highline Academy Southeast compares
Highline Academy Southeast held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 24.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Highline Academy Southeast 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 Highline Academy Southeast 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 | 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 Highline Academy Southeast'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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highline Academy Southeast
How many students attend Highline Academy Southeast?
Highline Academy Southeast has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highline Academy Southeast?
The student-teacher ratio at Highline Academy Southeast is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 Highline Academy Southeast?
38.4% of students at Highline Academy Southeast are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highline Academy Southeast?
The largest demographic group at Highline Academy Southeast is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highline Academy Southeast?
Highline Academy Southeast has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Highline Academy Southeast rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Highline Academy Southeast ranks #19 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 Highline Academy Southeast, 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.