- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortez, CO
Battle Rock Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Rock Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080309001093Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Rock Charter School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Cortez · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Rock Charter School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Rock Charter School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Cortez, CO.
School address
District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080309001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Battle Rock Charter School grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 080309001093 · Cortez, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
88 enr · 14.7:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students)
Battle Rock Charter School grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Battle Rock Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montezuma-Cort
Montezuma-Cortez High School
598 students
- Montezuma-Cort
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
505 students
- Mesa Elementar
Mesa Elementary School
359 students
- Kemper Element
Kemper Elementary School
339 students
- Southwest Open 131
Southwest Open Charter School
131 students
- This school 88
Battle Rock Charter School
88 students
What this shows Battle Rock Charter School reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Rock Charter School compares
Battle Rock Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.6%
Two or More 11.4%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Battle Rock Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battle Rock Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-Cortez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montezuma-Cortez Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemper Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Open Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Rock Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Rock Charter School
How many students attend Battle Rock Charter School?
Battle Rock Charter School has 88 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortez, CO. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Rock Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Rock Charter School is 14.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Battle Rock Charter School?
34.9% of students at Battle Rock Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Rock Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Rock Charter School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Cortez, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Rock Charter School?
Battle Rock Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Battle Rock Charter School rank among elementary schools in Cortez?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Rock Charter School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Cortez, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cortez on the city page.
What other schools are in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Besides Battle Rock Charter School, Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 also operates Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students), Montezuma-Cortez Middle School (505 students), and Mesa Elementary School (359 students). See the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.