Enrollment
916
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080354000461
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Edwards · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Battle Mountain High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Battle Mountain High School
Battle Mountain High School is a large high school in Edwards, Colorado, enrolling 916 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 91% of state schools at 916 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (37%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students) and Homestake Peak School (421 students) alongside Battle Mountain 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 Battle Mountain High School compares
Battle Mountain 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,849
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which includes Battle Mountain High School.
$14,849
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 19.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 51/100 (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 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.
Is Battle Mountain High School a good school?
Battle Mountain High School earns 51/100 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 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.
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