- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Federal NCES profile for University Prep - Arapahoe St., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336006517Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Prep - Arapahoe St. earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #21 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
University Prep - Arapahoe St. has class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Prep - Arapahoe St. ranks #21 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
University Prep - Arapahoe St. held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080336006517 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
313 enr · 11.6:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
University Prep - Arapahoe St. held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 313
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
313 students
What this shows University Prep - Arapahoe St. reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Prep - Arapahoe St. compares
University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 124% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Colorado - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, University Prep - Arapahoe St. is more 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 University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 University Prep - Arapahoe St.'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 elementary 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Prep - Arapahoe St.
How many students attend University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
The student-teacher ratio at University Prep - Arapahoe St. is 11.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% 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 University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
86.4% of students at University Prep - Arapahoe St. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
The largest demographic group at University Prep - Arapahoe St. is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 University Prep - Arapahoe St. rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, University Prep - Arapahoe St. ranks #21 of 31 elementary 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 elementary 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 University Prep - Arapahoe St., 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.