- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Thomas Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336000417
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #43 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #43 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 73.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 080336000417 · Denver, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,390 enr · 18.8:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 73.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson High 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
- This school
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- Mcauliffe Inte
Mcauliffe International School
1,329 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson High School reports 1,390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson High School compares
Thomas Jefferson High 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,390
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Colorado - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 32.2%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Thomas Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Thomas Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcauliffe International School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson High 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
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson High School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has 1,390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,329 (2022-23) → 1,375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 18.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School?
43.5% of students at Thomas Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #43 of 45 high 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 high 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 Thomas Jefferson High 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.