- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gunnison, CO
Gunnison High School
Federal NCES profile for Gunnison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080447000656
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunnison High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gunnison · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunnison High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, CO.
School address
District: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080447000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gunnison High School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080447000656 · Gunnison, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 17.1:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunnison Elementary School (560 students)
Gunnison High School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gunnison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gunnison Eleme
Gunnison Elementary School
560 students
- This school
Gunnison High School
410 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Secondary School
400 students
- Gunnison Middl
Gunnison Middle School
314 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Elementary School
303 students
- Lake Preschool 74
Lake Preschool
74 students
What this shows Gunnison High School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunnison High School compares
Gunnison 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Colorado - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,480
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 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Gunnison High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j reports $14,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunnison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crested Butte Secondary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crested Butte Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gunnison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunnison High School
How many students attend Gunnison High School?
Gunnison High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gunnison, CO. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gunnison High School?
21.2% of students at Gunnison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunnison High School?
The largest demographic group at Gunnison High School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Gunnison, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunnison High School?
Gunnison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Gunnison High School rank among public schools in Gunnison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, 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 Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j?
Besides Gunnison High School, Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j also operates Gunnison Elementary School (560 students), Crested Butte Secondary School (400 students), and Gunnison Middle School (314 students). See the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j district page for the complete list.