Enrollment
336
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gypsum, CO
Red Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080354001721
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Hill Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gypsum · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354001721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Hill Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Hill Elementary School
Red Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gypsum, Colorado, enrolling 336 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Red Hill Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Colorado schools and 40% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (38%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students) and Battle Mountain High School (916 students) alongside Red Hill Elementary School.
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 Red Hill Elementary School compares
Red Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 38.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Red Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which includes Red Hill Elementary School.
$14,849
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 19.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 Red Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~336 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Red Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Red Hill Elementary School?
Red Hill Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gypsum, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Hill Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% 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 Red Hill Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Red Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Gypsum, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Hill Elementary School?
Red Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Gypsum?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gypsum on the city page.
Is Red Hill Elementary School a good school?
Red Hill Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Red Hill Elementary School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.
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