- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723006373
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #111 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy ranks #111 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723006373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 080723006373 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 15.7:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- This school 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- Colorado Stem 415
Colorado Stem Academy
415 students
What this shows Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy compares
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% 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
$17,815
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
White 7.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
How many students attend Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
69.2% of students at Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy ranks #111 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 Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Orchard Park Academy (531 students), and Sunset Ridge Elementary School (449 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.