Enrollment
668
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth, CO
Elizabeth High School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080372000483
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, CO.
School address
District: Elizabeth School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080372000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Elizabeth, Colorado, enrolling 668 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Elizabeth School District spends $11,990 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elizabeth School District also operates Legacy Academy (428 students) and Elizabeth Middle School (386 students) alongside Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth High School compares
Elizabeth 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,990
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Elizabeth High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth School District, which includes Elizabeth High School.
$11,990
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 Elizabeth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Running Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- 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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth High School
How many students attend Elizabeth High School?
Elizabeth High School has 668 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School is 15.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Elizabeth High School?
10.3% of students at Elizabeth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth High School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth High School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth High School?
Elizabeth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Elizabeth High School rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth on the city page.
Is Elizabeth High School a good school?
Elizabeth High School earns 56/100 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 Elizabeth School District?
Besides Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth School District also operates Legacy Academy (428 students), Elizabeth Middle School (386 students), and Singing Hills Elementary School (383 students). See the Elizabeth School District district page for the complete list.
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