- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcauliffe Manual Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006687
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #12 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School ranks #12 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080336006687 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School 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 257
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
257 students
What this shows Mcauliffe Manual Middle School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcauliffe Manual Middle School compares
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 94% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 35.2%
White 17.6%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is more 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 Mcauliffe Manual Middle School 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 Mcauliffe Manual Middle School'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 middle 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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcauliffe Manual Middle School
How many students attend Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School has 257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% 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 Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
74.6% of students at Mcauliffe Manual Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcauliffe Manual Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcauliffe Manual Middle School?
Mcauliffe Manual Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mcauliffe Manual Middle School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcauliffe Manual Middle School ranks #12 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.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Mcauliffe Manual Middle 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.