- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080333001335
👥 S:T ratio 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cedaredge · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Cedaredge High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080333001335 · Cedaredge, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 17.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Cedaredge High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cedaredge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
626 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
498 students
- Garnet Mesa El
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
488 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
371 students
- Cedaredge Elem
Cedaredge Elementary School
346 students
- This school
Cedaredge High School
280 students
What this shows Cedaredge High School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedaredge High School compares
Cedaredge High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Delta County Joint District No. 50 reports $13,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~280 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 27.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.