Enrollment
398
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080252001728
Branson School Online — Branson, CO
Federal NCES profile for Branson School Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 99
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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Branson School Online compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Branson School Online reports 398 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.3% 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 65/100 (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 Online 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 57% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.3%
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 398 Top 57% in Colorado — larger than 43% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080252001728
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.3%
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 Online.
$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
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in BRANSON, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson School Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson School Online is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branson School Online?
The largest demographic group at Branson School Online is White at 79.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRANSON, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branson School Online?
Branson School Online has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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.