Enrollment
414
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Basalt, CO
Basalt High School
Federal NCES profile for Basalt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080426000584
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basalt High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Basalt · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Basalt High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Basalt High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Basalt, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Basalt High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Basalt High School
Basalt High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Basalt, Colorado, enrolling 414 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (32%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students) and Basalt Elementary School (539 students) alongside Basalt High 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 Basalt High School compares
Basalt High 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$14,795
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
White 31.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Basalt High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which includes Basalt High School.
$14,795
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 Basalt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basalt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roaring Fork High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basalt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~414 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Basalt High School
How many students attend Basalt High School?
Basalt High School has 414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Basalt, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basalt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Basalt High School is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Basalt High School?
17.6% of students at Basalt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basalt High School?
The largest demographic group at Basalt High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Basalt, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basalt High School?
Basalt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Basalt High School rank among public schools in Basalt?
By Resource Investment Index, Basalt High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Basalt, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Basalt on the city page.
Is Basalt High School a good school?
Basalt High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Basalt High School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Basalt Elementary School (539 students), and Roaring Fork High School (472 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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