- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Kepner Beacon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kepner Beacon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006686
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kepner Beacon Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #25 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kepner Beacon Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kepner Beacon Middle School ranks #25 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Kepner Beacon Middle School grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 080336006686 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 16.7:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Kepner Beacon Middle School grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kepner Beacon Middle 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 467
Kepner Beacon Middle School
467 students
What this shows Kepner Beacon Middle School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kepner Beacon Middle School compares
Kepner Beacon Middle School 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 107% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Colorado - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$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
27
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
African American 5.6%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Kepner Beacon Middle School 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 Kepner Beacon Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kepner Beacon Middle 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 middle 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kepner Beacon Middle School
How many students attend Kepner Beacon Middle School?
Kepner Beacon Middle School has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kepner Beacon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kepner Beacon Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kepner Beacon Middle School?
79.6% of students at Kepner Beacon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kepner Beacon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kepner Beacon Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kepner Beacon Middle School?
Kepner Beacon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Kepner Beacon Middle School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Kepner Beacon Middle School ranks #25 of 31 middle 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 middle 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 Kepner Beacon Middle 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.