- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Omar D Blair Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Omar D Blair Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336001838Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Omar D Blair Charter School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #24 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Omar D Blair Charter School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Omar D Blair Charter School ranks #24 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Omar D Blair Charter School held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 080336001838 · Denver, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
783 enr · 17.4:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Omar D Blair Charter School held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Omar D Blair Charter School 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 783
Omar D Blair Charter School
783 students
What this shows Omar D Blair Charter School reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Omar D Blair Charter School compares
Omar D Blair Charter 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Asian 13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.0%
White 6.1%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Omar D Blair Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Omar D Blair Charter School 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Omar D Blair Charter School'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 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 (~783 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Omar D Blair Charter School
How many students attend Omar D Blair Charter School?
Omar D Blair Charter School has 783 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Omar D Blair Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Omar D Blair Charter School is 17.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Omar D Blair Charter School?
65.2% of students at Omar D Blair Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Omar D Blair Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Omar D Blair Charter School is African American at 33.6% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Omar D Blair Charter School?
Omar D Blair Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Omar D Blair Charter School rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Omar D Blair Charter School ranks #24 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Omar D Blair Charter School, 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.