Enrollment
259
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellicott, CO
Ellicott Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ellicott Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080375000485
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellicott Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ellicott · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellicott Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellicott Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellicott, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080375000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellicott Senior High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellicott Senior High School
Ellicott Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Ellicott, Colorado, enrolling 259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a spends $12,332 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 237 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 259 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a also operates Ellicott Elementary School (520 students) and Ellicott Middle School (230 students) alongside Ellicott Senior 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 Ellicott Senior High School compares
Ellicott Senior 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Colorado - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,332
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 91.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.1%
White 44.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Ellicott Senior High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a, which includes Ellicott Senior High School.
$12,332
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 70.6%
Federal 13.8%
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 Ellicott Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellicott Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellicott Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~259 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ellicott Senior High School
How many students attend Ellicott Senior High School?
Ellicott Senior High School has 259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellicott, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Senior High School is 12.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% 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 Ellicott Senior High School?
45.7% of students at Ellicott Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellicott Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ellicott Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Ellicott, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellicott Senior High School?
Ellicott Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ellicott Senior High School rank among public schools in Ellicott?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellicott Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellicott, 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 Ellicott on the city page.
Is Ellicott Senior High School a good school?
Ellicott Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Colorado schools. 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 Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a?
Besides Ellicott Senior High School, Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a also operates Ellicott Elementary School (520 students) and Ellicott Middle School (230 students). See the Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a district page for the complete list.
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