Enrollment
481
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Craig, CO
Moffat County High School
Federal NCES profile for Moffat County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080573000981
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moffat County High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moffat County High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moffat County High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO.
School address
District: Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080573000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moffat County High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moffat County High School
Moffat County High School is a mid-sized high school in Craig, Colorado, enrolling 481 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 spends $12,071 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 481 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Craig Middle School (419 students) and Sandrock Elementary (299 students) alongside Moffat County 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 Moffat County High School compares
Moffat County 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,071
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Moffat County High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1, which includes Moffat County High School.
$12,071
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 32.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 Moffat County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandrock Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Moffat County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar high 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 (~481 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moffat County High School
How many students attend Moffat County High School?
Moffat County High School has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Craig, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moffat County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moffat County High School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Moffat County High School?
25.0% of students at Moffat County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moffat County High School?
The largest demographic group at Moffat County High School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Craig, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moffat County High School?
Moffat County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moffat County High School rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Moffat County High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Craig on the city page.
Is Moffat County High School a good school?
Moffat County High School earns 43/100 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 Moffat County School District Re: No. 1?
Besides Moffat County High School, Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Craig Middle School (419 students), Sandrock Elementary (299 students), and Sunset Elementary School (261 students). See the Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 district page for the complete list.
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