- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John Mall Jr/Sr High School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080708001212 · Walsenburg, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 13.8:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Peakview School (181 students)
John Mall Jr/Sr High School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
John Mall Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peakview Schoo
Peakview School
181 students
- This school
John Mall Jr/Sr High School
179 students
- Gardner Valley
Gardner Valley School
82 students
What this shows John Mall Jr/Sr High School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Mall Jr/Sr High School compares
John Mall Jr/Sr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Huerfano School District Re-1 reports $16,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.