- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centennial, CO
Marvin W Foote Youth Services
Federal NCES profile for Marvin W Foote Youth Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291006344
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin W Foote Youth Services earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin W Foote Youth Services has class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin W Foote Youth Services ranks #2 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Marvin W Foote Youth Services shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080291006344 · Centennial, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 7.2:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Marvin W Foote Youth Services shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Marvin W Foote Youth Services in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 36
Marvin W Foote Youth Services
36 students
What this shows Marvin W Foote Youth Services reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin W Foote Youth Services compares
Marvin W Foote Youth Services 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 57% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Colorado - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 33.3%
White 19.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Marvin W Foote Youth Services is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marvin W Foote Youth Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin W Foote Youth Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin W Foote Youth Services
How many students attend Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services has 36 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin W Foote Youth Services is 7.2:1, which is 57% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 54% 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 Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
32.5% of students at Marvin W Foote Youth Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
The largest demographic group at Marvin W Foote Youth Services is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin W Foote Youth Services?
Marvin W Foote Youth Services has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marvin W Foote Youth Services rank among schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin W Foote Youth Services ranks #2 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Marvin W Foote Youth Services, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.