- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edwards, CO
Battle Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080354000461
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Mountain High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Edwards · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Mountain High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Edwards, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Battle Mountain High School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 080354000461 · Edwards, CO High · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 17.3:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Battle Mountain High School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Battle Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- This school
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- Gypsum Element
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- Eagle County C 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- Eagle Valley E 350
Eagle Valley Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Battle Mountain High School reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Mountain High School compares
Battle Mountain High 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$16,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 37.2%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Battle Mountain High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battle Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Mountain High School
How many students attend Battle Mountain High School?
Battle Mountain High School has 916 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edwards, CO. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Mountain High School?
22.2% of students at Battle Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Mountain High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Edwards, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Mountain High School?
Battle Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Battle Mountain High School rank among high schools in Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Edwards, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Edwards on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Battle Mountain High School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Homestake Peak School (421 students), and Gypsum Elementary School (395 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.