- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayfield, CO
Bayfield Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayfield Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080240006747
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayfield Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bayfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayfield Primary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bayfield, CO.
School address
District: Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080240006747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Bayfield Primary School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080240006747 · Bayfield, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 9.7:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayfield High School (404 students)
Bayfield Primary School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bayfield Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayfield High
Bayfield High School
404 students
- Bayfield Middl
Bayfield Middle School
283 students
- Bayfield Inter
Bayfield Intermediate School
274 students
- This school
Bayfield Primary School
222 students
What this shows Bayfield Primary School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayfield Primary School compares
Bayfield Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Colorado - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.9%
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
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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Bayfield Primary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayfield Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayfield Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayfield Primary School
How many students attend Bayfield Primary School?
Bayfield Primary School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Primary School is 9.7:1, which is 42% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% 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 Primary School?
27.7% of students at Bayfield Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayfield Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayfield Primary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Bayfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayfield Primary School?
Bayfield Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Bayfield Primary School rank among public schools in Bayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R also operates Bayfield High School (404 students), Bayfield Middle School (283 students), and Bayfield Intermediate School (274 students). See the Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R district page for the complete list.