- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado City, TX
Colorado H S
Federal NCES profile for Colorado H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481464000951
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Colorado City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado H S has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colorado City, TX.
School address
District: Colorado Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481464000951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Colorado H S held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481464000951 · Colorado City, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado El and Middle (681 students)
Colorado H S held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Colorado H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado El an
Colorado El and Middle
681 students
- This school 228
Colorado H S
228 students
- Wallace Accele 18
Wallace Accelerated H S
18 students
What this shows Colorado H S reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado H S compares
Colorado H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 44.3%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Colorado H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Colorado Isd reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado El and Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Accelerated H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado H S
How many students attend Colorado H S?
Colorado H S has 228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado H S is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Colorado H S?
52.0% of students at Colorado H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado H S?
The largest demographic group at Colorado H S is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Colorado City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado H S?
Colorado H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Colorado H S rank among public schools in Colorado City?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colorado City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colorado Isd?
Besides Colorado H S, Colorado Isd also operates Colorado El and Middle (681 students) and Wallace Accelerated H S (18 students). See the Colorado Isd district page for the complete list.