- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Valley View Innovation School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Innovation School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555006861
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Innovation School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #125 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Innovation School has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Innovation School ranks #125 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555006861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Valley View Innovation School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+44.0%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 080555006861 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 30.5:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Valley View Innovation School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+44.0%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Valley View Innovation School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school 183
Valley View Innovation School
183 students
What this shows Valley View Innovation School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Innovation School compares
Valley View Innovation School 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 | 30.5:1 | ▲ 84% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
30.5:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,482
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 24.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Valley View Innovation School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Innovation School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Innovation School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Innovation School
How many students attend Valley View Innovation School?
Valley View Innovation School has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Innovation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Innovation School is 30.5:1, which is 84% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Innovation School?
45.2% of students at Valley View Innovation School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Innovation School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Innovation School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Innovation School?
Valley View Innovation School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Valley View Innovation School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Innovation School ranks #125 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 Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Valley View Innovation School, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.