Enrollment
71
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, CO
Outer Range
Federal NCES profile for Outer Range, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 5/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080579006864
👥 S:T ratio 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Outer Range earns 5/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 5
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Outer Range has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Outer Range ranks #4 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579006864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+43% 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
What stands out at Outer Range
Outer Range is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Montrose, Colorado, enrolling 71 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 43% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Colorado schools, with 71 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
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.
Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students) and Centennial Middle School (540 students) alongside Outer Range.
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 Outer Range compares
Outer Range on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Outer Range is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montrose County School District Re-1j, which includes Outer Range.
$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 Outer Range Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Outer Range'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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~71 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Montrose, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Outer Range?
The student-teacher ratio at Outer Range is 23.7:1, which is 43% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Outer Range?
Outer Range has a Resource Investment Index of 5/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Outer Range rank among schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Outer Range ranks #4 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montrose on the city page.
Is Outer Range a good school?
Outer Range earns 5/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Outer Range, 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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