Enrollment
1,329
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Mcauliffe International School
Federal NCES profile for Mcauliffe International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006562
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcauliffe International School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #15 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcauliffe International School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcauliffe International School ranks #15 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcauliffe International School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcauliffe International School
Mcauliffe International School is a large middle school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 1,329 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,329 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside Mcauliffe International School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcauliffe International School compares
Mcauliffe International School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,329 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,329
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Mcauliffe International School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes Mcauliffe International School.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcauliffe International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcauliffe International School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcauliffe International School
How many students attend Mcauliffe International School?
Mcauliffe International School has 1,329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcauliffe International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcauliffe International School is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcauliffe International School?
21.8% of students at Mcauliffe International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcauliffe International School?
The largest demographic group at Mcauliffe International School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcauliffe International School?
Mcauliffe International School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcauliffe International School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcauliffe International School ranks #15 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.
Is Mcauliffe International School a good school?
Mcauliffe International School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Mcauliffe International 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.
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