- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Collins, CO
Fossil Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Fossil Ridge 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 080399001848
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fossil Ridge High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fossil Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fossil Ridge High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399001848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Fossil Ridge High School held near 1,968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.8 → 101.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-85 students YoY 080399001848 · Fort Collins, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,846 enr · 18.5:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Fossil Ridge High School held near 1,968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.8 → 101.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fossil Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- This school
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- Poudre High Sc
Poudre High School
1,409 students
What this shows Fossil Ridge High School reports 1,846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fossil Ridge High School compares
Fossil Ridge 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,846
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Colorado - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Fossil Ridge High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fossil Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poudre High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fossil Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~1,846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fossil Ridge High School
How many students attend Fossil Ridge High School?
Fossil Ridge High School has 1,846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,053 (2022-23) → 1,968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-85).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge High School is 18.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fossil Ridge High School?
7.2% of students at Fossil Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fossil Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Fossil Ridge High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fossil Ridge High School?
Fossil Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fossil Ridge High School rank among high schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Fossil Ridge High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Fossil Ridge High School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fort Collins High School (1,836 students), and Liberty Common Charter School (1,516 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.