- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ignacio, CO
Ignacio High School
Federal NCES profile for Ignacio High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080477000689
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ignacio High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ignacio · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ignacio High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ignacio High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ignacio, CO.
School address
District: Ignacio School District No. 11jt · Colorado
NCES ID 080477000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ignacio High School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080477000689 · Ignacio, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 8.7:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ignacio Elementary School (279 students)
Ignacio High School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ignacio High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ignacio Elemen
Ignacio Elementary School
279 students
- This school
Ignacio High School
182 students
- Ignacio Middle
Ignacio Middle School
144 students
What this shows Ignacio High School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ignacio High School compares
Ignacio 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 48% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 5% in Colorado - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$20,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 32.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Ignacio High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ignacio School District No. 11jt reports $20,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ignacio High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ignacio Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ignacio High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ignacio High School
How many students attend Ignacio High School?
Ignacio High School has 182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ignacio, CO. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignacio High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ignacio High School is 8.7:1, which is 48% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 45% 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 Ignacio High School?
49.3% of students at Ignacio High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ignacio High School?
The largest demographic group at Ignacio High School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Ignacio, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ignacio High School?
Ignacio High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ignacio High School rank among public schools in Ignacio?
By Resource Investment Index, Ignacio High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ignacio, 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 Ignacio School District No. 11jt?
Besides Ignacio High School, Ignacio School District No. 11jt also operates Ignacio Elementary School (279 students) and Ignacio Middle School (144 students). See the Ignacio School District No. 11jt district page for the complete list.