- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
The Cottage at Holly Ridge
Federal NCES profile for The Cottage at Holly Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291006632
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Cottage at Holly Ridge earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #124 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 74
- students enrolled
The Cottage at Holly Ridge has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Cottage at Holly Ridge ranks #124 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
The Cottage at Holly Ridge grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080291006632 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 37:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
The Cottage at Holly Ridge grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Cottage at Holly Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 74
The Cottage at Holly Ridge
74 students
What this shows The Cottage at Holly Ridge reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Cottage at Holly Ridge compares
The Cottage at Holly Ridge 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 123% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,158
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
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 29.7%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, The Cottage at Holly Ridge is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Cottage at Holly Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Cottage at Holly Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Cottage at Holly Ridge
How many students attend The Cottage at Holly Ridge?
The Cottage at Holly Ridge has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cottage at Holly Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cottage at Holly Ridge is 37:1, which is 123% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Cottage at Holly Ridge?
The largest demographic group at The Cottage at Holly Ridge is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Cottage at Holly Ridge?
The Cottage at Holly Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Cottage at Holly Ridge rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, The Cottage at Holly Ridge ranks #124 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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides The Cottage at Holly Ridge, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.