- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Chaffee County High School shrank from 19 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-36.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080264006155 · Buena Vista, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students)
Chaffee County High School shrank from 19 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-36.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Chaffee County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avery/Parsons
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
383 students
- Buena Vista Hi
Buena Vista High School
256 students
- Buena Vista Mi
Buena Vista Middle School
211 students
- The Grove Bvsd 60
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
60 students
- This school 15
Chaffee County High School
15 students
What this shows Chaffee County High School reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaffee County High School compares
Chaffee County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,439
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
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.
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
District finance for Buena Vista School District No. R-31 reports $14,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~15 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 7.
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, 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 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.
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.