Enrollment
288
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Estes Park, CO
Estes Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Estes Park 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 080381000500
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estes Park High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Estes Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Estes Park High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Park High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estes Park, CO.
School address
District: Estes Park School District R-3 · Colorado
NCES ID 080381000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estes Park High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estes Park High School
Estes Park High School is a mid-sized high school in Estes Park, Colorado, enrolling 288 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Estes Park High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Colorado schools and 31% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 141 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Estes Park School District R-3 also operates Estes Park K-5 School (431 students) and Estes Park Middle School (163 students) alongside Estes Park 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 Estes Park High School compares
Estes Park 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$14,903
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Estes Park High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estes Park School District R-3, which includes Estes Park High School.
$14,903
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.3%
State 4.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 Estes Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Park K-5 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estes Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Estes Park High School
How many students attend Estes Park High School?
Estes Park High School has 288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Estes Park, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estes Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estes Park High School is 11.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 Estes Park High School?
22.3% of students at Estes Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estes Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Estes Park High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Estes Park, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estes Park High School?
Estes Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Estes Park High School rank among public schools in Estes Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Park High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estes Park, 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 Estes Park on the city page.
Is Estes Park High School a good school?
Estes Park High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Estes Park School District R-3?
Besides Estes Park High School, Estes Park School District R-3 also operates Estes Park K-5 School (431 students) and Estes Park Middle School (163 students). See the Estes Park School District R-3 district page for the complete list.
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