- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Steck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336000410
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steck Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #27 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Steck Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steck Elementary School ranks #27 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Steck Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 080336000410 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 20.2:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Steck Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Steck Elementary 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 323
Steck Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Steck Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steck Elementary School compares
Steck Elementary 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
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 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Steck Elementary 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 Steck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steck Elementary 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 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steck Elementary School
How many students attend Steck Elementary School?
Steck Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steck Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steck Elementary School?
13.1% of students at Steck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steck Elementary School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steck Elementary School?
Steck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Steck Elementary School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Steck Elementary School ranks #27 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.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Steck Elementary 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.