Enrollment
67
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080252000141
Branson School — Branson, CO
Federal NCES profile for Branson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 77/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Branson School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Branson School reports 67 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the Colorado average and 22% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 4.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 spends $10,884 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 75.6% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (B+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Branson School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 59% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
— 59% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,884
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
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.
Overview
Enrollment 67 Top 7% in Colorado — larger than 93% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 6.9:1 -59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.6% +5% vs state
NCES ID 080252000141
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 4.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branson Reorganized School District No. 82, which includes Branson School.
$10,884
Per student
-48%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 75.6%
Federal 7.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
Similar other schools in Branson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Branson School
How many students attend Branson School?
Branson School has 67 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRANSON, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson School is 6.9:1, which is 59% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branson School?
40.6% of students at Branson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branson School?
The largest demographic group at Branson School is White at 71.6%. The school serves a student body in BRANSON, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branson School?
Branson School has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (B+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.