- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conifer, CO
Conifer Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Conifer Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480001542
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conifer Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Conifer · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Conifer Senior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conifer Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Conifer, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Conifer Senior High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080480001542 · Conifer, CO High · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 21:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Conifer Senior High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Conifer Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school
Conifer Senior High School
819 students
What this shows Conifer Senior High School reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conifer Senior High School compares
Conifer Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
21:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$14,483
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Conifer Senior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conifer Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conifer Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Conifer Senior High School
How many students attend Conifer Senior High School?
Conifer Senior High School has 819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conifer, CO. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conifer Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conifer Senior High School is 21:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conifer Senior High School?
11.8% of students at Conifer Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conifer Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Conifer Senior High School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Conifer, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conifer Senior High School?
Conifer Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Conifer Senior High School rank among public schools in Conifer?
By Resource Investment Index, Conifer Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Conifer, 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Conifer Senior High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.