- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Mcglone Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mcglone Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001276
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcglone Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #115 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcglone Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcglone Academy ranks #115 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mcglone Academy held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 080336001276 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 17.2:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Mcglone Academy held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mcglone 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 842
Mcglone Academy
842 students
What this shows Mcglone Academy reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcglone Academy compares
Mcglone 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 130% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.5%
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 842 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Mcglone 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 Mcglone 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 Mcglone 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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcglone Academy
How many students attend Mcglone Academy?
Mcglone Academy has 842 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcglone Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcglone Academy is 17.2:1, 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 Mcglone Academy?
88.4% of students at Mcglone Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcglone Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mcglone Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcglone Academy?
Mcglone Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Mcglone Academy rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcglone Academy ranks #115 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 Mcglone 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.