- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080426000588
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Springs High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Glenwood Springs · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Springs High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Springs High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Glenwood Springs High School held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 080426000588 · Glenwood Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,032 enr · 19.8:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Basalt Elementary School (539 students)
Glenwood Springs High School held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Glenwood Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glenwood Springs High School
1,032 students
- Basalt Element
Basalt Elementary School
539 students
- Roaring Fork H
Roaring Fork High School
472 students
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
452 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Elementary School
445 students
- Basalt High Sc
Basalt High School
414 students
What this shows Glenwood Springs High School reports 1,032 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Springs High School compares
Glenwood Springs 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Colorado - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$16,667
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 38.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Glenwood Springs High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 reports $16,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roaring Fork High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basalt High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,032 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Springs High School
How many students attend Glenwood Springs High School?
Glenwood Springs High School has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glenwood Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,002 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs High School is 19.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenwood Springs High School?
16.9% of students at Glenwood Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Springs High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Glenwood Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Springs High School?
Glenwood Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Glenwood Springs High School rank among public schools in Glenwood Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Springs High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Glenwood Springs, 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 Glenwood Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Glenwood Springs High School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Basalt Elementary School (539 students), Roaring Fork High School (472 students), and Glenwood Springs Elementary School (452 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.