- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Strive Prep - Noel
Federal NCES profile for Strive Prep - Noel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006537Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strive Prep - Noel earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Strive Prep - Noel has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strive Prep - Noel ranks #15 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Strive Prep - Noel grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+33.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 080336006537 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
287 enr · 13.7:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Strive Prep - Noel grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+33.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Strive Prep - Noel 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 287
Strive Prep - Noel
287 students
What this shows Strive Prep - Noel reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strive Prep - Noel compares
Strive Prep - Noel is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 99% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
23
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 14.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
White 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Strive Prep - Noel is less 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 Strive Prep - Noel 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 - Noel'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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strive Prep - Noel
How many students attend Strive Prep - Noel?
Strive Prep - Noel has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strive Prep - Noel?
The student-teacher ratio at Strive Prep - Noel is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 - Noel?
76.8% of students at Strive Prep - Noel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strive Prep - Noel?
The largest demographic group at Strive Prep - Noel is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strive Prep - Noel?
Strive Prep - Noel has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 - Noel rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Strive Prep - Noel ranks #15 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 - Noel, 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.