- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crested Butte, CO
Crested Butte Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Crested Butte Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080447000655
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crested Butte Secondary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 400
- students enrolled
Crested Butte Secondary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080447000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Crested Butte Secondary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080447000655 · Crested Butte, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 14.3:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunnison Elementary School (560 students)
Crested Butte Secondary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Crested Butte Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gunnison Eleme
Gunnison Elementary School
560 students
- Gunnison High
Gunnison High School
410 students
- This school
Crested Butte Secondary School
400 students
- Gunnison Middl
Gunnison Middle School
314 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Elementary School
303 students
- Lake Preschool 74
Lake Preschool
74 students
What this shows Crested Butte Secondary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crested Butte Secondary School compares
Crested Butte Secondary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,480
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Crested Butte Secondary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j reports $14,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crested Butte Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunnison High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crested Butte Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Crested Butte Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crested Butte Secondary School
How many students attend Crested Butte Secondary School?
Crested Butte Secondary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crested Butte, CO. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crested Butte Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crested Butte Secondary School is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% 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 Crested Butte Secondary School?
2.8% of students at Crested Butte Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crested Butte Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Crested Butte Secondary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Crested Butte, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crested Butte Secondary School?
Crested Butte Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j?
Besides Crested Butte Secondary School, Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j also operates Gunnison Elementary School (560 students), Gunnison High School (410 students), and Gunnison Middle School (314 students). See the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j district page for the complete list.