- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Joe Shoemaker School
Federal NCES profile for Joe Shoemaker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336006662
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Shoemaker School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #115 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Shoemaker School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Shoemaker School ranks #115 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Joe Shoemaker School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080336006662 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 17.5:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Joe Shoemaker School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Joe Shoemaker 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 543
Joe Shoemaker School
543 students
What this shows Joe Shoemaker School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Shoemaker School compares
Joe Shoemaker School 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
African American 19.9%
White 10.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Joe Shoemaker 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 Joe Shoemaker 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Shoemaker 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 other 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Shoemaker School
How many students attend Joe Shoemaker School?
Joe Shoemaker School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Shoemaker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Shoemaker School is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Shoemaker School?
66.4% of students at Joe Shoemaker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Shoemaker School?
The largest demographic group at Joe Shoemaker School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Shoemaker School?
Joe Shoemaker School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Joe Shoemaker School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Shoemaker School ranks #115 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.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Joe Shoemaker 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.