Enrollment
507
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Northeast Early College
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006527
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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
Northeast Early College earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #36 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Early College has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Early College ranks #36 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Early College compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Early College
Northeast Early College is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.2% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 507 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 507 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
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 Northeast Early College.
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 Northeast Early College compares
Northeast Early College on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.4%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 3.0%
White 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Northeast Early College is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Northeast Early College.
$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 Northeast Early College 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 Northeast Early College'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 high 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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Early College
How many students attend Northeast Early College?
Northeast Early College has 507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Early College is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Early College?
72.2% of students at Northeast Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Early College?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Early College is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Early College?
Northeast Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Early College rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Early College ranks #36 of 45 high 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 high schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Northeast Early College a good school?
Northeast Early College earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Northeast Early College, 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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