- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Knight Center for Early Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336006524
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #10 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Knight Center for Early Education ranks #10 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080336006524 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 11:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education 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 276
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education
276 students
What this shows Stephen Knight Center for Early Education reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Knight Center for Early Education compares
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 8.0%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Stephen Knight Center for Early Education is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Stephen Knight Center for Early Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Knight Center for Early Education'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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Knight Center for Early Education
How many students attend Stephen Knight Center for Early Education?
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Knight Center for Early Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Knight Center for Early Education is 11:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% 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 Stephen Knight Center for Early Education?
19.4% of students at Stephen Knight Center for Early Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Knight Center for Early Education?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Knight Center for Early Education is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Knight Center for Early Education?
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Stephen Knight Center for Early Education rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Knight Center for Early Education ranks #10 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 Stephen Knight Center for Early Education, 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.