- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Northfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Northfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006660
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #37 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield High School ranks #37 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+194 students YoY
Northfield High School grew from 1,872 students in 2022-23 to 2,066 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 99.9 → 110.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+194 students YoY 080336006660 · Denver, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,137 enr · 21.6:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Northfield High School grew from 1,872 students in 2022-23 to 2,066 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 99.9 → 110.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Northfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- This school
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
- Mcauliffe Inte
Mcauliffe International School
1,329 students
What this shows Northfield High School reports 2,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield High School compares
Northfield High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,137 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,137
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.2%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Northfield High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Northfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcauliffe International School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~2,137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield High School
How many students attend Northfield High School?
Northfield High School has 2,137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,872 (2022-23) → 2,066 (2023-24), up 194.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield High School is 21.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield High School?
27.8% of students at Northfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Northfield High School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield High School?
Northfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Northfield High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield High School ranks #37 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 Northfield High School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), South High School (1,950 students), and North High School (1,653 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.