- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Moffat County High School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 080573000981 · Craig, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 15:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig Middle School (419 students)
Moffat County High School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Moffat County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moffat County High School
481 students
- Craig Middle S
Craig Middle School
419 students
- Sandrock Eleme
Sandrock Elementary
299 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary School
261 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
233 students
- Early Childhoo 117
Early Childhood Center
117 students
What this shows Moffat County High School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moffat County High School compares
Moffat County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,776
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
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.
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
District finance for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 59.
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 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 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.
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.