- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Outer Range grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+88.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 080579006864 · Montrose, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 23.7:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 5
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Outer Range grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+88.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Outer Range 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
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- This school 71
Outer Range
71 students
What this shows Outer Range reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Outer Range compares
Outer Range is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
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 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
- 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 in Montrose
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~71 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), up 39.
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.
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.