Enrollment
222
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bayfield Primary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bayfield Primary School
Bayfield Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bayfield, Colorado, enrolling 222 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Bayfield Primary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Colorado schools and 42% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R also operates Bayfield High School (404 students) and Bayfield Middle School (283 students) alongside Bayfield Primary 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 Bayfield Primary School compares
Bayfield Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R, which includes Bayfield Primary School.
$13,174
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~222 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bayfield on the city page.
Is Bayfield Primary School a good school?
Bayfield Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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