Enrollment
398
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branson, CO
Branson School Online
Federal NCES profile for Branson School Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080252001728
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branson School Online earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 398
- students enrolled
Branson School Online has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 · Colorado
NCES ID 080252001728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Branson School Online compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Branson School Online
Branson School Online is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Branson, Colorado, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 spends $9,516 per pupil, 42% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Branson Reorganized School District No. 82, also runs Branson School (67 students).
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 Branson School Online compares
Branson School Online on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,516
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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Branson School Online is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branson Reorganized School District No. 82, which includes Branson School Online.
$9,516
Per student
-42%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Branson School Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branson School Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 77/100
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 (~398 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Branson School Online
How many students attend Branson School Online?
Branson School Online has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branson, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson School Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson School Online is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branson School Online?
The largest demographic group at Branson School Online is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Branson, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branson School Online?
Branson School Online has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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).
Is Branson School Online a good school?
Branson School Online earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Branson Reorganized School District No. 82?
Besides Branson School Online, Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 also operates Branson School (67 students). See the Branson Reorganized School District No. 82 district page for the complete list.
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