Enrollment
112
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paonia, CO
North Fork School of Integrated Studies
Federal NCES profile for North Fork School of Integrated Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080333006667
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fork School of Integrated Studies earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 112
- students enrolled
North Fork School of Integrated Studies has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333006667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+13% 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
What stands out at North Fork School of Integrated Studies
North Fork School of Integrated Studies is a small combined-grade school in Paonia, Colorado, enrolling 112 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.6% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $12,649 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students) and Delta Middle School (498 students) alongside North Fork School of Integrated Studies.
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 North Fork School of Integrated Studies compares
North Fork School of Integrated Studies on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$12,649
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
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
- 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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, North Fork School of Integrated Studies is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes North Fork School of Integrated Studies.
$12,649
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Fork School of Integrated Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fork School of Integrated Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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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 public 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 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Fork School of Integrated Studies a good school?
North Fork School of Integrated Studies earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. 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 Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides North Fork School of Integrated Studies, 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.
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