Enrollment
1,427
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fruita, CO
Fruita Monument High School
Federal NCES profile for Fruita Monument High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080435000609
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruita Monument High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Fruita · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruita Monument High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruita Monument High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Fruita, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruita Monument High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruita Monument High School
Fruita Monument High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fruita, Colorado, enrolling 1,427 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 90% of Colorado schools and 27% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,427 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spends $11,650 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 also operates Grand Junction High School (1,832 students) and Central High School (1,352 students) alongside Fruita Monument 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 Fruita Monument High School compares
Fruita Monument 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,427 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,427
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$11,650
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
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Fruita Monument High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which includes Fruita Monument High School.
$11,650
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 14.7%
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 Fruita Monument High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruita Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fruita Monument High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fruita Monument High School
How many students attend Fruita Monument High School?
Fruita Monument High School has 1,427 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fruita, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruita Monument High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruita Monument High School is 21:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruita Monument High School?
13.3% of students at Fruita Monument High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruita Monument High School?
The largest demographic group at Fruita Monument High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Fruita, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruita Monument High School?
Fruita Monument High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Fruita Monument High School rank among public schools in Fruita?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruita Monument High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Fruita, 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 Fruita on the city page.
Is Fruita Monument High School a good school?
Fruita Monument High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Besides Fruita Monument High School, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 also operates Grand Junction High School (1,832 students), Central High School (1,352 students), and Palisade High School (1,073 students). See the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district page for the complete list.
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