Enrollment
872
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
Federal NCES profile for William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080336006332
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #13 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks #13 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 872 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Colorado schools and 22% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 90% of state schools at 872 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 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 William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School compares
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 7.2%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
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 William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~872 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
How many students attend William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School has 872 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is 20.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
8.2% of students at William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
The largest demographic group at William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks #13 of 31 elementary 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 elementary schools in Denver on the city page.
Is William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School a good school?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 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.
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