- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westcliffe, CO
Custer County High School
Federal NCES profile for Custer County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080720001225
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Custer County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Westcliffe · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Custer County High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Custer County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westcliffe, CO.
School address
District: Custer County School District Consolidate 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080720001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Custer County High School held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080720001225 · Westcliffe, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 10.9:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Custer County Elementary School (146 students)
Custer County High School held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Custer County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Custer County
Custer County Elementary School
146 students
- This school
Custer County High School
98 students
- Custer Middle
Custer Middle School
69 students
What this shows Custer County High School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Custer County High School compares
Custer County 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$14,545
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
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Custer County High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Custer County School District Consolidate 1 reports $14,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Custer County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Custer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Custer County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Custer County High School
How many students attend Custer County High School?
Custer County High School has 98 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westcliffe, CO. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer County High School is 10.9:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% 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 Custer County High School?
23.7% of students at Custer County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Custer County High School?
The largest demographic group at Custer County High School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Westcliffe, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Custer County High School?
Custer County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Custer County High School rank among public schools in Westcliffe?
By Resource Investment Index, Custer County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westcliffe, 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 Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Besides Custer County High School, Custer County School District Consolidate 1 also operates Custer County Elementary School (146 students) and Custer Middle School (69 students). See the Custer County School District Consolidate 1 district page for the complete list.