- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paonia, CO
Paonia K-8
Federal NCES profile for Paonia K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080333001337
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paonia K-8 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 247
- students enrolled
Paonia K-8 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333001337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Paonia K-8 held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080333001337 · Paonia, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 15.4:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Paonia K-8 held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Paonia K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
626 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
498 students
- Garnet Mesa El
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
488 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
371 students
- Cedaredge Elem
Cedaredge Elementary School
346 students
- This school 247
Paonia K-8
247 students
What this shows Paonia K-8 reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paonia K-8 compares
Paonia K-8 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Colorado - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$13,843
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Paonia K-8 is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delta County Joint District No. 50 reports $13,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paonia K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paonia K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paonia K-8
How many students attend Paonia K-8?
Paonia K-8 has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paonia, CO. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paonia K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Paonia K-8 is 15.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% 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 Paonia K-8?
44.6% of students at Paonia K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paonia K-8?
The largest demographic group at Paonia K-8 is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Paonia, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paonia K-8?
Paonia K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Paonia K-8, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Delta Middle School (498 students), and Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.