- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
John H. Amesse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John H. Amesse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336000306
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Amesse Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #70 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Amesse Elementary has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Amesse Elementary ranks #70 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
John H. Amesse Elementary grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 080336000306 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 14.9:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
John H. Amesse Elementary grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
John H. Amesse Elementary 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 358
John H. Amesse Elementary
358 students
What this shows John H. Amesse Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Amesse Elementary compares
John H. Amesse Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 115% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
African American 8.9%
White 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, John H. Amesse Elementary is less 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 John H. Amesse Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Amesse Elementary'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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Amesse Elementary
How many students attend John H. Amesse Elementary?
John H. Amesse Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Amesse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Amesse Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% 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 John H. Amesse Elementary?
82.9% of students at John H. Amesse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Amesse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John H. Amesse Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Amesse Elementary?
John H. Amesse Elementary 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 John H. Amesse Elementary rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Amesse Elementary ranks #70 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 John H. Amesse Elementary, 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.