Enrollment
1,032
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080426000588
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Glenwood Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Springs High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Springs High School
Glenwood Springs High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, enrolling 1,032 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,032 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #121, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (38%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Basalt Elementary School (539 students) and Roaring Fork High School (472 students) alongside Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs High School compares
Glenwood Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which includes Glenwood Springs High School.
$14,795
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~1,032 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (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 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.
Is Glenwood Springs High School a good school?
Glenwood Springs High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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