- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colton, OR
Colton High School
Federal NCES profile for Colton 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 410327000110
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colton High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colton, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Colton High School grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 410327000110 · Colton, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 13.4:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Colton Elementary School (171 students)
Colton High School grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Colton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colton Element
Colton Elementary School
171 students
- This school
Colton High School
161 students
- Colton Virtual
Colton Virtual Academy
153 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle School
110 students
What this shows Colton High School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colton High School compares
Colton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 63% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$16,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Colton High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Sd 53 reports $16,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Virtual Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colton High School
How many students attend Colton High School?
Colton High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton High School is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Colton High School?
19.7% of students at Colton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton High School?
The largest demographic group at Colton High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Colton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton High School?
Colton 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 Colton High School rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colton Sd 53?
Besides Colton High School, Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton Elementary School (171 students), Colton Virtual Academy (153 students), and Colton Middle School (110 students). See the Colton Sd 53 district page for the complete list.