Enrollment
71
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080579006864
Outer Range — Montrose, CO
Federal NCES profile for Outer Range, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 41
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: Montrose County School District Re-1j · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Outer Range 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
Outer Range reports 71 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 53% below the Colorado average and 65% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montrose County School District Re-1j spends $12,038 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.8% from local sources (property taxes), 53.3% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Outer Range 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 7% | — | — |
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
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 53% 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
— 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,038
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.
Overview
Enrollment 71 Top 7% in Colorado — larger than 93% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.2% -53% vs state
NCES ID 080579006864
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montrose County School District Re-1j, which includes Outer Range.
$12,038
Per student
-43%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Outer Range
How many students attend Outer Range?
Outer Range has 71 students enrolled. It is a other school in MONTROSE, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Outer Range?
The student-teacher ratio at Outer Range is 14.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Outer Range?
18.2% of students at Outer Range are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Outer Range?
The largest demographic group at Outer Range is White at 84.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in MONTROSE, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Outer Range?
Outer Range has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.