- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Robert F. Smith Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006821
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #10 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F. Smith Steam Academy ranks #10 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-67.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 080336006821 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 8.1:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-67.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy 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 89
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
89 students
What this shows Robert F. Smith Steam Academy reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert F. Smith Steam Academy compares
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is a shrinking 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 51% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 4% in Colorado - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 2.2%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Robert F. Smith Steam Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F. Smith Steam Academy'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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
How many students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has 89 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is 8.1:1, which is 51% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 48% 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 Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
72.3% of students at Robert F. Smith Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is African American at 69.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Robert F. Smith Steam Academy rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F. Smith Steam Academy ranks #10 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 Robert F. Smith Steam Academy, 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.