- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080348006597
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Durango Big Picture High School grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080348006597 · Durango, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 14.1:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
Durango Big Picture High School grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Durango Big Picture High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- Escalante Midd 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- Riverview Elem 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- This school 99
Durango Big Picture High School
99 students
What this shows Durango Big Picture High School reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durango Big Picture High School compares
Durango Big Picture High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,729
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
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.
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
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~99 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), up 5.
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.