- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dolores, CO
Dolores Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Dolores Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080339000432
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dolores Secondary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dolores · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dolores Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Secondary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dolores, CO.
School address
District: Dolores School District No. Re-4a · Colorado
NCES ID 080339000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Dolores Secondary School grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 080339000432 · Dolores, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 13.3:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores Elementary School (245 students)
Dolores Secondary School grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dolores Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores Elemen
Dolores Elementary School
245 students
- This school
Dolores Secondary School
186 students
- Dolores Middle
Dolores Middle School
166 students
- Teddy Bear Pre 71
Teddy Bear Preschool
71 students
What this shows Dolores Secondary School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dolores Secondary School compares
Dolores Secondary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Colorado - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Dolores Secondary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dolores School District No. Re-4a reports $13,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dolores Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dolores Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teddy Bear Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dolores Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 35.5:1
- 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dolores Secondary School
How many students attend Dolores Secondary School?
Dolores Secondary School has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dolores, CO. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Secondary School is 13.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 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 Dolores Secondary School?
36.6% of students at Dolores Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dolores Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Dolores Secondary School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Dolores, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dolores Secondary School?
Dolores Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
How does Dolores Secondary School rank among public schools in Dolores?
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Secondary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dolores, 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 Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Besides Dolores Secondary School, Dolores School District No. Re-4a also operates Dolores Elementary School (245 students), Dolores Middle School (166 students), and Teddy Bear Preschool (71 students). See the Dolores School District No. Re-4a district page for the complete list.