Enrollment
15
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, CO
Chaffee County High School
Federal NCES profile for Chaffee County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080264006155
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaffee County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaffee County High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaffee County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Buena Vista, CO.
School address
District: Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Colorado
NCES ID 080264006155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaffee County High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaffee County High School
Chaffee County High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Buena Vista, Colorado, enrolling 15 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Colorado schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
Discipline events run high: 3 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 15 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 also operates Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students) and Buena Vista High School (256 students) alongside Chaffee County 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 Chaffee County High School compares
Chaffee County 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 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 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 13.3%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Chaffee County High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Vista School District No. R-31, which includes Chaffee County High School.
$13,814
Per student
-15%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 21.8%
Federal 9.8%
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 Chaffee County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaffee County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 60:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~15 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chaffee County High School
How many students attend Chaffee County High School?
Chaffee County High School has 15 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Buena Vista, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaffee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaffee County High School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Chaffee County High School?
52.6% of students at Chaffee County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaffee County High School?
The largest demographic group at Chaffee County High School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaffee County High School?
Chaffee County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Chaffee County High School rank among public schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaffee County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista on the city page.
Is Chaffee County High School a good school?
Chaffee County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado. 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 Buena Vista School District No. R-31?
Besides Chaffee County High School, Buena Vista School District No. R-31 also operates Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students), Buena Vista High School (256 students), and Buena Vista Middle School (211 students). See the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 district page for the complete list.
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