At a glance
Reported students
82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Rocky Mountain Deaf School: 82 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
4.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 66
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.8:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Rocky Mountain Deaf School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Denver. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 82 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.5:1, below the Colorado median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.1%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 92.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rocky Mountain Deaf School
- 1How do the reported 4.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 92.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.4%
- Hispanic34.1%
- Black6.1%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Miller Special Education
Other · Grades PK–12
97 reported students
Sobesky Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
101 reported students
Norma Anderson Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
112 reported students
Campbell Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
198 reported students
Collegiate Academy of Colorado
Other · Grades PK–12
245 reported students
Two Roads Charter School
Other · Grades PK–12
345 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JeffCo Remote Learning Program Other · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–12 | 399 | 3.2 mi |
| Early Childhood Education Center Other · Sheridan School District No. 2 | PK–PK | 114 | 4.5 mi |
| Collegiate Academy of Colorado Other · Charter · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–12 | 245 | 5.3 mi |
| Miller Special Education Other · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–12 | 97 | 5.3 mi |
| Pascual Ledoux Academy Other · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | PK–PK | 236 | 5.8 mi |
| Englewood Early Childhood Education Center at Maddox Other · Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe | PK–PK | 258 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Deaf School
What grades does Rocky Mountain Deaf School serve?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School reported 82 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 66 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
The calculated ratio is 4.5:1, based on 82 students and 18.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocky Mountain Deaf School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Rocky Mountain Deaf School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocky Mountain Deaf School in?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include JeffCo Remote Learning Program (3.2 mi), Early Childhood Education Center (4.5 mi), Collegiate Academy of Colorado (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.