- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayfield, CO
Bayfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Bayfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080240000090
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayfield High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bayfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayfield High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bayfield, CO.
School address
District: Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080240000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bayfield High School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080240000090 · Bayfield, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 13:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayfield Middle School (283 students)
Bayfield High School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bayfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bayfield High School
404 students
- Bayfield Middl
Bayfield Middle School
283 students
- Bayfield Inter
Bayfield Intermediate School
274 students
- Bayfield Prima
Bayfield Primary School
222 students
What this shows Bayfield High School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayfield High School compares
Bayfield 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in Colorado - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$14,205
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Bayfield High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R reports $14,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayfield Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayfield Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayfield High School
How many students attend Bayfield High School?
Bayfield High School has 404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayfield High School is 13:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Bayfield High School?
25.5% of students at Bayfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Bayfield High School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Bayfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayfield High School?
Bayfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bayfield High School rank among public schools in Bayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bayfield, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R?
Besides Bayfield High School, Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R also operates Bayfield Middle School (283 students), Bayfield Intermediate School (274 students), and Bayfield Primary School (222 students). See the Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R district page for the complete list.