- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336006445
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #11 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy ranks #11 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
116 on latest CCD 080336006445 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 7.3:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 31 elementary schools in Denver. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mathematics and Science 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 116
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
116 students
What this shows Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy compares
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 56% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 131% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 56% 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.
Engagement
74.1%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Mathematics and Science 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mathematics and Science 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 elementary 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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy
How many students attend Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy?
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy has 116 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy is 7.3:1, which is 56% 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 Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy?
88.8% of students at Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy?
Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy ranks #11 of 31 elementary 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 elementary 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 Mathematics and Science 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.