- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carbondale, CO
Bridges
Federal NCES profile for Bridges, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080426001596
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges has class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Carbondale, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bridges shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 080426001596 · Carbondale, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 11.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students)
Bridges shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-16.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bridges in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs High School
1,032 students
- Basalt Element
Basalt Elementary School
539 students
- Roaring Fork H
Roaring Fork High School
472 students
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
452 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Elementary School
445 students
- This school 68
Bridges
68 students
What this shows Bridges reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges compares
Bridges 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Colorado - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,667
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
White 29.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Bridges is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 reports $16,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basalt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roaring Fork High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges
How many students attend Bridges?
Bridges has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carbondale, CO. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges is 11.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% 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 Bridges?
22.0% of students at Bridges are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges?
The largest demographic group at Bridges is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Carbondale, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges?
Bridges has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bridges rank among public schools in Carbondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Carbondale, 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 Carbondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Bridges, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Basalt Elementary School (539 students), and Roaring Fork High School (472 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.