- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Strive Prep - Lake
Federal NCES profile for Strive Prep - Lake, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006479Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strive Prep - Lake earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Strive Prep - Lake has class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strive Prep - Lake ranks #5 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
187 on latest CCD 080336006479 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
187 enr · 8.1:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 31 middle schools in Denver. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Strive Prep - Lake 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 187
Strive Prep - Lake
187 students
What this shows Strive Prep - Lake reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strive Prep - Lake compares
Strive Prep - Lake vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 | 91.4% | ▲ 137% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 137% 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
69.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Strive Prep - Lake 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 Strive Prep - Lake'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 middle 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strive Prep - Lake
How many students attend Strive Prep - Lake?
Strive Prep - Lake has 187 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strive Prep - Lake?
The student-teacher ratio at Strive Prep - Lake 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 Strive Prep - Lake?
91.4% of students at Strive Prep - Lake are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strive Prep - Lake?
Strive Prep - Lake has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Strive Prep - Lake rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Strive Prep - Lake ranks #5 of 31 middle 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 middle 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 Strive Prep - Lake, 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.