Enrollment
499
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olathe Middle/High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olathe Middle/High School
Olathe Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olathe, Colorado, enrolling 499 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Montrose County School District Re-1j spends $10,606 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students) and Centennial Middle School (540 students) alongside Olathe Middle/High School.
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 Olathe Middle/High School compares
Olathe Middle/High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,606
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montrose County School District Re-1j, which includes Olathe Middle/High School.
$10,606
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 53.3%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~499 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Olathe Middle/High School a good school?
Olathe Middle/High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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