Enrollment
572
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, CO
Florence Jr./Sr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Jr./Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080396000514
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Jr./Sr. High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 572
- students enrolled
Florence Jr./Sr. High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fremont Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080396000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Jr./Sr. High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Jr./Sr. High School
Florence Jr./Sr. High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Florence, Colorado, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.9% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Re-2 spends $10,160 per pupil, 38% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 572 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fremont Re-2 also operates Fremont Elementary School (441 students) and Penrose Elementary School (281 students) alongside Florence Jr./Sr. 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 Florence Jr./Sr. High School compares
Florence Jr./Sr. 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Colorado - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$10,160
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Florence Jr./Sr. High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Re-2, which includes Florence Jr./Sr. High School.
$10,160
Per student
-38%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 Florence Jr./Sr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penrose Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Jr./Sr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~572 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florence Jr./Sr. High School
How many students attend Florence Jr./Sr. High School?
Florence Jr./Sr. High School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Jr./Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Jr./Sr. High School is 17.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Jr./Sr. High School?
36.9% of students at Florence Jr./Sr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Jr./Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Jr./Sr. High School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Florence, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Jr./Sr. High School?
Florence Jr./Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Florence Jr./Sr. High School a good school?
Florence Jr./Sr. High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Fremont Re-2?
Besides Florence Jr./Sr. High School, Fremont Re-2 also operates Fremont Elementary School (441 students) and Penrose Elementary School (281 students). See the Fremont Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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