- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Valverde Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valverde Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336000421
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valverde Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #36 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Valverde Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valverde Elementary School ranks #36 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Valverde Elementary School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+22.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 080336000421 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 16.3:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Valverde Elementary School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+22.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Valverde Elementary 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
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 359
Valverde Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Valverde Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valverde Elementary School compares
Valverde Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Colorado - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
African American 7.0%
White 5.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Valverde Elementary School is less 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 Valverde Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valverde Elementary 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
- 1,390
- 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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valverde Elementary School
How many students attend Valverde Elementary School?
Valverde Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valverde Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valverde Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Valverde Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Valverde Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valverde Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valverde Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valverde Elementary School?
Valverde Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Valverde Elementary School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Valverde Elementary School ranks #36 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 Valverde Elementary 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.