- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Welby Community School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Welby Community School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555001997
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Welby Community School of the Arts earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #23 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Welby Community School of the Arts has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Welby Community School of the Arts ranks #23 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Welby Community School of the Arts held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080555001997 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 17.1:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Welby Community School of the Arts held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Welby Community School of the Arts 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 308
Welby Community School of the Arts
308 students
What this shows Welby Community School of the Arts reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Welby Community School of the Arts compares
Welby Community School of the Arts 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Colorado - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
White 19.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Welby Community School of the Arts is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Welby Community School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Welby Community School of the Arts'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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Welby Community School of the Arts
How many students attend Welby Community School of the Arts?
Welby Community School of the Arts has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welby Community School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Welby Community School of the Arts is 17.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Welby Community School of the Arts?
54.7% of students at Welby Community School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Welby Community School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Welby Community School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Welby Community School of the Arts?
Welby Community School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Welby Community School of the Arts rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Welby Community School of the Arts ranks #23 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 Welby Community School of the Arts, 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.