Colorado River BOCES

PARACHUTE, Colorado — 1 schools

169
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$54,953
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Colorado River BOCES operates 1 public schools serving 169 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 181 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Garfield County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $54,953 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.2% local, 30.7% state, and 26.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 10.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.4% White, 48.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Yampah Mountain School accounts for 100.0% of all Colorado River BOCES student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Colorado River BOCES-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Colorado River BOCES chronic absenteeism rate is 10.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.1%
Federal
30.7%
State
43.2%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Garfield County county, where this district is located.

$1,215
Studio/mo
$1,223
1 BR/mo
$1,605
2 BR/mo
$2,232
3 BR/mo
$2,391
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Colorado River BOCES.

White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
Multiracial 1.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Colorado River BOCES

School Enrollment
Yampah Mountain School
181

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Colorado River BOCES?

Colorado River BOCES has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 169 students.

How much does Colorado River BOCES spend per student?

Colorado River BOCES spends $54,953 per student.

What is the average rent near Colorado River BOCES?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Garfield County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Colorado River BOCES?

Colorado River BOCES students are 49.4% White, 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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