Enrollment
183
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Innovation School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Innovation School
Valley View Innovation School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 183 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 84% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 183 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students) and Explore Pk-8 (557 students) alongside Valley View Innovation School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley View Innovation School compares
Valley View Innovation School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes Valley View Innovation School.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Valley View Innovation School a good school?
Valley View Innovation School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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