- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006527
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #36 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Northeast Early College held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 080336006527 · Denver, CO High · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 16.9:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Northeast Early College held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Northeast Early College 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 507
Northeast Early College
507 students
What this shows Northeast Early College reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Early College compares
Northeast Early College 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,137
- 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 high 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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.