- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
University Prep - Steele St.
Federal NCES profile for University Prep - Steele St., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001576Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Prep - Steele St. earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #110 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Prep - Steele St. has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Prep - Steele St. ranks #110 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
University Prep - Steele St. grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 080336001576 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
334 enr · 11.5:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
University Prep - Steele St. grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
University Prep - Steele 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 334
University Prep - Steele St.
334 students
What this shows University Prep - Steele St. reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Prep - Steele St. compares
University Prep - Steele St. 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 115% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.3%
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
African American 28.1%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, University Prep - Steele St. is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 - Steele 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 - Steele 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 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Prep - Steele St.
How many students attend University Prep - Steele St.?
University Prep - Steele St. has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Prep - Steele St.?
The student-teacher ratio at University Prep - Steele St. is 11.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 - Steele St.?
82.6% of students at University Prep - Steele St. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Prep - Steele St.?
The largest demographic group at University Prep - Steele St. is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Prep - Steele St.?
University Prep - Steele St. has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 - Steele St. rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, University Prep - Steele St. ranks #110 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides University Prep - Steele 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.