- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, CO
Olathe Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Olathe Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080579000998
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olathe Middle/High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 499
- students enrolled
Olathe Middle/High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Olathe Middle/High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080579000998 · Olathe, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 15.6:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Olathe Middle/High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Olathe Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- This school 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- Olathe Element 424
Olathe Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Olathe Middle/High School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olathe Middle/High School compares
Olathe Middle/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Colorado - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,857
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 45.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Olathe Middle/High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olathe Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olathe Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olathe Middle/High School
How many students attend Olathe Middle/High School?
Olathe Middle/High School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, CO. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe Middle/High School is 15.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Olathe Middle/High School?
43.3% of students at Olathe Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olathe Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Olathe Middle/High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Olathe, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olathe Middle/High School?
Olathe Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Olathe Middle/High School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.