Enrollment
179
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walsenburg, CO
John Mall Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for John Mall Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080708001212
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Mall Jr/Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 179
- students enrolled
John Mall Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Huerfano School District Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080708001212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Mall Jr/Sr High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Mall Jr/Sr High School
John Mall Jr/Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Walsenburg, Colorado, enrolling 179 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.5% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (35%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Huerfano School District Re-1 also operates Peakview School (181 students) and Gardner Valley School (82 students) alongside John Mall Jr/Sr 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 John Mall Jr/Sr High School compares
John Mall Jr/Sr 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$18,125
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 60.3%
White 35.2%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, John Mall Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huerfano School District Re-1, which includes John Mall Jr/Sr High School.
$18,125
Per student
+11%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 34.1%
Federal 24.3%
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 John Mall Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peakview School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Mall Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~179 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John Mall Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend John Mall Jr/Sr High School?
John Mall Jr/Sr High School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walsenburg, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Mall Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Mall Jr/Sr High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 John Mall Jr/Sr High School?
72.5% of students at John Mall Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Mall Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at John Mall Jr/Sr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Walsenburg, 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 John Mall Jr/Sr High School?
John Mall Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is John Mall Jr/Sr High School a good school?
John Mall Jr/Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Huerfano School District Re-1?
Besides John Mall Jr/Sr High School, Huerfano School District Re-1 also operates Peakview School (181 students) and Gardner Valley School (82 students). See the Huerfano School District Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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