- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardner, CO
Gardner Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Gardner Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080708001211Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardner Valley School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 82
- students enrolled
Gardner Valley School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Huerfano School District Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080708001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gardner Valley School grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080708001211 · Gardner, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
82 enr · 10.3:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Peakview School (181 students)
Gardner Valley School grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 8.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gardner Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peakview Schoo
Peakview School
181 students
- John Mall Jr/S
John Mall Jr/Sr High School
179 students
- This school
Gardner Valley School
82 students
What this shows Gardner Valley School reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardner Valley School compares
Gardner Valley School is a growing 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Colorado - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
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
$16,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Gardner Valley School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Huerfano School District Re-1 reports $16,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardner Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peakview School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Mall Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardner Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardner Valley School
How many students attend Gardner Valley School?
Gardner Valley School has 82 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gardner, CO. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Valley School is 10.3:1, which is 38% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% 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 Gardner Valley School?
68.4% of students at Gardner Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Gardner Valley School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Gardner, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardner Valley School?
Gardner Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Huerfano School District Re-1?
Besides Gardner Valley School, Huerfano School District Re-1 also operates Peakview School (181 students) and John Mall Jr/Sr High School (179 students). See the Huerfano School District Re-1 district page for the complete list.