- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fowler, CO
Fowler High School
Federal NCES profile for Fowler High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080411000568
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fowler, CO.
School address
District: Fowler School District No. R4j · Colorado
NCES ID 080411000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fowler High School shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080411000568 · Fowler, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 9.2:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowler Elementary School (183 students)
Fowler High School shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fowler High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fowler Element
Fowler Elementary School
183 students
- This school
Fowler High School
101 students
- Fowler Junior 58
Fowler Junior High School
58 students
What this shows Fowler High School reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler High School compares
Fowler High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Colorado - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$15,767
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Fowler High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fowler School District No. R4j reports $15,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fowler Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler High School
How many students attend Fowler High School?
Fowler High School has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fowler, CO. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler High School is 9.2:1, which is 45% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 41% 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 Fowler High School?
28.8% of students at Fowler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler High School?
The largest demographic group at Fowler High School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Fowler, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler High School?
Fowler High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Fowler High School rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fowler, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fowler School District No. R4j?
Besides Fowler High School, Fowler School District No. R4j also operates Fowler Elementary School (183 students) and Fowler Junior High School (58 students). See the Fowler School District No. R4j district page for the complete list.