- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Willow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336006603
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #65 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary School ranks #65 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Willow Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 080336006603 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 17:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Willow Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Willow 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 596
Willow Elementary School
596 students
What this shows Willow Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Elementary School compares
Willow Elementary School 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 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 596 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
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 9.1%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Willow Elementary School is more 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 Willow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow 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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Elementary School?
Willow Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Elementary School is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Elementary School?
14.5% of students at Willow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Elementary School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Elementary School?
Willow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Willow Elementary School rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Elementary School ranks #65 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 Willow 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.