Enrollment
112
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080333006667
North Fork School of Integrated Studies — Paonia, CO
Federal NCES profile for North Fork School of Integrated Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Fork School of Integrated Studies compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Fork School of Integrated Studies reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the Colorado average and 39% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 60.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $14,468 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.6% from local sources (property taxes), 53.7% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Fork School of Integrated Studies compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% 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
19:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Colorado — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,468
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 112 Top 13% in Colorado — larger than 87% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.6% -18% vs state
NCES ID 080333006667
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 60.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes North Fork School of Integrated Studies.
$14,468
Per student
-31%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 53.7%
Federal 16.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about North Fork School of Integrated Studies
How many students attend North Fork School of Integrated Studies?
North Fork School of Integrated Studies has 112 students enrolled. It is a other school in PAONIA, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork School of Integrated Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork School of Integrated Studies is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Fork School of Integrated Studies?
31.6% of students at North Fork School of Integrated Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fork School of Integrated Studies?
The largest demographic group at North Fork School of Integrated Studies is White at 85.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in PAONIA, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fork School of Integrated Studies?
North Fork School of Integrated Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.