- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meeker, CO
Meeker High School
Federal NCES profile for Meeker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080561000967
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meeker High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Meeker · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meeker High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Meeker, CO.
School address
District: Meeker School District Re1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080561000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Meeker High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080561000967 · Meeker, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 16:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeker Elementary School (285 students)
Meeker High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Meeker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meeker Element
Meeker Elementary School
285 students
- This school
Meeker High School
224 students
- Barone Middle
Barone Middle School
163 students
What this shows Meeker High School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meeker High School compares
Meeker 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Meeker High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meeker School District Re1 reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meeker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barone Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meeker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meeker High School
How many students attend Meeker High School?
Meeker High School has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meeker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meeker High School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Meeker High School?
25.5% of students at Meeker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meeker High School?
The largest demographic group at Meeker High School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Meeker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meeker High School?
Meeker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Meeker High School rank among public schools in Meeker?
By Resource Investment Index, Meeker High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Meeker, 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 Meeker School District Re1?
Besides Meeker High School, Meeker School District Re1 also operates Meeker Elementary School (285 students) and Barone Middle School (163 students). See the Meeker School District Re1 district page for the complete list.