Enrollment
169
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Performing Arts School on Broadway
Federal NCES profile for Performing Arts School on Broadway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555006862
👥 S:T ratio 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Performing Arts School on Broadway earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #123 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Performing Arts School on Broadway has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Performing Arts School on Broadway ranks #123 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555006862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Performing Arts School on Broadway compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Performing Arts School on Broadway
Performing Arts School on Broadway is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 169 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Colorado schools and 27% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.9% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (34%) (diversity index 55/100).
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students) and Explore Pk-8 (557 students) alongside Performing Arts School on Broadway.
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 Performing Arts School on Broadway compares
Performing Arts School on Broadway on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 58.0%
White 33.7%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Performing Arts School on Broadway is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes Performing Arts School on Broadway.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
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 Performing Arts School on Broadway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Performing Arts School on Broadway's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~169 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Performing Arts School on Broadway
How many students attend Performing Arts School on Broadway?
Performing Arts School on Broadway has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Performing Arts School on Broadway?
The student-teacher ratio at Performing Arts School on Broadway is 21.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Performing Arts School on Broadway?
36.9% of students at Performing Arts School on Broadway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Performing Arts School on Broadway?
The largest demographic group at Performing Arts School on Broadway is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Performing Arts School on Broadway?
Performing Arts School on Broadway has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Performing Arts School on Broadway rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Performing Arts School on Broadway ranks #123 of 125 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 schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Performing Arts School on Broadway a good school?
Performing Arts School on Broadway earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. 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 Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Performing Arts School on Broadway, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.
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