- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006670Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #27 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks #27 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080336006670 · Denver, CO High · MID · CHARTER
555 enr · 15.9:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 555
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
555 students
What this shows Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy compares
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
African American 18.0%
Asian 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy'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 high 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
How many students attend Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
62.5% of students at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks #27 of 45 high 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 high 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, 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.