Enrollment
280
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedaredge, CO
Cedaredge High School
Federal NCES profile for Cedaredge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080333001335
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedaredge High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cedaredge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedaredge High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedaredge High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cedaredge, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedaredge High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedaredge High School
Cedaredge High School is a mid-sized high school in Cedaredge, Colorado, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $12,649 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students) and Delta Middle School (498 students) alongside Cedaredge High 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 Cedaredge High School compares
Cedaredge High 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$12,649
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Cedaredge High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Cedaredge High School.
$12,649
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 53.7%
Federal 16.7%
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 Cedaredge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedaredge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~280 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedaredge High School
How many students attend Cedaredge High School?
Cedaredge High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedaredge, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedaredge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedaredge High School is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedaredge High School?
24.3% of students at Cedaredge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedaredge High School?
The largest demographic group at Cedaredge High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Cedaredge, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedaredge High School?
Cedaredge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedaredge High School rank among public schools in Cedaredge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedaredge High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cedaredge, 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 Cedaredge on the city page.
Is Cedaredge High School a good school?
Cedaredge High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Cedaredge High School, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Delta Middle School (498 students), and Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.
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