- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bailey, CO
Platte Canyon High School
Federal NCES profile for Platte Canyon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080237000087
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte Canyon High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bailey · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Platte Canyon High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Canyon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bailey, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080237000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Platte Canyon High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080237000087 · Bailey, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 12.2:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Creek Elementary School (367 students)
Platte Canyon High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Platte Canyon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Creek Ele
Deer Creek Elementary School
367 students
- This school
Platte Canyon High School
183 students
- Fitzsimmons Mi 138
Fitzsimmons Middle School
138 students
What this shows Platte Canyon High School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platte Canyon High School compares
Platte Canyon High School 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Platte Canyon High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park reports $15,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Platte Canyon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fitzsimmons Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte Canyon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide high 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Platte Canyon High School
How many students attend Platte Canyon High School?
Platte Canyon High School has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bailey, CO. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Canyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Canyon High School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Platte Canyon High School?
11.4% of students at Platte Canyon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte Canyon High School?
The largest demographic group at Platte Canyon High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Bailey, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platte Canyon High School?
Platte Canyon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Platte Canyon High School rank among public schools in Bailey?
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Canyon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bailey, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
Besides Platte Canyon High School, Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park also operates Deer Creek Elementary School (367 students) and Fitzsimmons Middle School (138 students). See the Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park district page for the complete list.