Enrollment
318
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Odyssey School of Denver
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey School of Denver, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336001636Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey School of Denver earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #11 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey School of Denver has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey School of Denver ranks #11 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey School of Denver compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey School of Denver
Odyssey School of Denver is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 318 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 318 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #118.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Odyssey School of Denver.
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 Odyssey School of Denver compares
Odyssey School of Denver on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 8.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Odyssey School of Denver is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Odyssey School of Denver.
$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 Odyssey School of Denver Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey School of Denver'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 elementary 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 (~318 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey School of Denver
How many students attend Odyssey School of Denver?
Odyssey School of Denver has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School of Denver?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School of Denver is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey School of Denver?
24.4% of students at Odyssey School of Denver are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey School of Denver?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey School of Denver is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey School of Denver?
Odyssey School of Denver has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odyssey School of Denver rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey School of Denver ranks #11 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.
Is Odyssey School of Denver a good school?
Odyssey School of Denver earns 47/100 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 Odyssey School of Denver, 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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