Enrollment
99
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Durango, CO
Durango Big Picture High School
Federal NCES profile for Durango Big Picture High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080348006597
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durango Big Picture High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Durango Big Picture High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durango Big Picture High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348006597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Durango Big Picture High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Durango Big Picture High School
Durango Big Picture High School is a small high school in Durango, Colorado, enrolling 99 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.6% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Durango School District No. 9-R spends $11,863 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students) and Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students) alongside Durango Big Picture High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Durango Big Picture High School compares
Durango Big Picture High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$11,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Durango Big Picture High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durango School District No. 9-R, which includes Durango Big Picture High School.
$11,863
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.9%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Durango Big Picture High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durango Big Picture High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Durango Big Picture High School
How many students attend Durango Big Picture High School?
Durango Big Picture High School has 99 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durango, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durango Big Picture High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durango Big Picture High School is 14.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% 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 Durango Big Picture High School?
32.6% of students at Durango Big Picture High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durango Big Picture High School?
The largest demographic group at Durango Big Picture High School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Durango, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durango Big Picture High School?
Durango Big Picture High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durango Big Picture High School rank among high schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Durango Big Picture High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Durango on the city page.
Is Durango Big Picture High School a good school?
Durango Big Picture High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Durango Big Picture High School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), and Escalante Middle School (461 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.
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