- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Monterey Community School
Federal NCES profile for Monterey Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080555002021
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey Community School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey Community School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Community School ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555002021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Monterey Community School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080555002021 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 20:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Monterey Community School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monterey Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- This school
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- Adventure Elem
Adventure Elementary
429 students
What this shows Monterey Community School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey Community School compares
Monterey Community 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,482
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
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
White 12.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Monterey Community School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monterey Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adventure Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Community School
How many students attend Monterey Community School?
Monterey Community School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Community School is 20:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monterey Community School?
54.8% of students at Monterey Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey Community School?
The largest demographic group at Monterey Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey Community School?
Monterey Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Monterey Community School rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Community School ranks #15 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 Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Monterey Community School, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.