School overview
At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
26.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
400
Denver Center for International Studies: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Denver Center for International Studies
Denver Center for International Studies is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in DENVER. It is one of 191 current school records connected to School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, below the Colorado median of 15.8:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (11.6%). English learners represent 24.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Denver Center for International Studies
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.6%
- Hispanic72%
- Black3.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
6 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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