Enrollment
980
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gypsum, CO
Eagle Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080354000463
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Valley High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Gypsum · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Valley High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Valley High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Valley High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Valley High School
Eagle Valley High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Gypsum, Colorado, enrolling 980 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 92% of state schools at 980 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (44%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Battle Mountain High School (916 students) and Homestake Peak School (421 students) alongside Eagle Valley 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 Eagle Valley High School compares
Eagle Valley 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 43.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Eagle Valley High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which includes Eagle Valley High School.
$14,849
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 19.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 Eagle Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~980 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Valley High School
How many students attend Eagle Valley High School?
Eagle Valley High School has 980 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gypsum, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Valley High School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Eagle Valley High School?
15.1% of students at Eagle Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Valley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Gypsum, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Valley High School?
Eagle Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Valley High School rank among public schools in Gypsum?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Valley High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gypsum on the city page.
Is Eagle Valley High School a good school?
Eagle Valley High School earns 52/100 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 Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Eagle Valley High School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Battle Mountain High School (916 students), Homestake Peak School (421 students), and Gypsum Elementary School (395 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.
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