- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080372000483
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 52
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Elizabeth High School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080372000483 · Elizabeth, CO High · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 15.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy Academy (428 students)
Elizabeth High School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elizabeth High School
668 students
- Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy
428 students
- Elizabeth Midd
Elizabeth Middle School
386 students
- Singing Hills
Singing Hills Elementary School
383 students
- Running Creek
Running Creek Elementary School
292 students
- Singing Hills 72
Singing Hills Preschool
72 students
What this shows Elizabeth High School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth High School compares
Elizabeth High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,907
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
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.
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
District finance for Elizabeth School District reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~668 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 52/100 (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 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.
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.