- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marie L. Greenwood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001739
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marie L. Greenwood Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #75 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marie L. Greenwood Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marie L. Greenwood Academy ranks #75 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Marie L. Greenwood Academy held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080336001739 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 16.1:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Marie L. Greenwood Academy held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Marie L. Greenwood 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 597
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
597 students
What this shows Marie L. Greenwood Academy reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marie L. Greenwood Academy compares
Marie L. Greenwood 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 115% | 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
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% 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
82.8%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Colorado - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
African American 13.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Marie L. Greenwood Academy 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 Marie L. Greenwood 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marie L. Greenwood 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 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)
Frequently asked questions about Marie L. Greenwood Academy
How many students attend Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie L. Greenwood Academy is 16.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
82.8% of students at Marie L. Greenwood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marie L. Greenwood Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
Marie L. Greenwood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Marie L. Greenwood Academy ranks #75 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 Marie L. Greenwood 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.