- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hotchkiss, CO
North Fork High School
Federal NCES profile for North Fork High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080333000300
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fork High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 265
- students enrolled
North Fork High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Fork High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080333000300 · Hotchkiss, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 14.7:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
North Fork High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
North Fork High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
626 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
498 students
- Garnet Mesa El
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
488 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
371 students
- Cedaredge Elem
Cedaredge Elementary School
346 students
- This school
North Fork High School
265 students
What this shows North Fork High School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Fork High School compares
North Fork 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$13,843
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, North Fork High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delta County Joint District No. 50 reports $13,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Fork High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fork High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Fork High School
How many students attend North Fork High School?
North Fork High School has 265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hotchkiss, CO. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork High School is 14.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 North Fork High School?
28.0% of students at North Fork High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fork High School?
The largest demographic group at North Fork High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Hotchkiss, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fork High School?
North Fork High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides North Fork High School, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Delta Middle School (498 students), and Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.