- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Golden, CO
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mountain Deaf School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480001606Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mountain Deaf School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Golden · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mountain Deaf School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Deaf School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Golden, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Rocky Mountain Deaf School shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080480001606 · Golden, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
82 enr · 5.5:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Rocky Mountain Deaf School shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rocky Mountain Deaf School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 82
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
82 students
What this shows Rocky Mountain Deaf School reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Mountain Deaf School compares
Rocky Mountain Deaf School 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 67% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Colorado - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
African American 6.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Rocky Mountain Deaf School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Mountain Deaf School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mountain Deaf School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Deaf School
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School has 82 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Golden, CO. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Deaf School is 5.5:1, which is 67% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 65% 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 Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
35.2% of students at Rocky Mountain Deaf School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mountain Deaf School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Golden, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rocky Mountain Deaf School rank among schools in Golden?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Deaf School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Golden, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Golden on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Rocky Mountain Deaf School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.