- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carbondale, CO
Roaring Fork High School
Federal NCES profile for Roaring Fork High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080426000590
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roaring Fork High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roaring Fork High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roaring Fork High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Carbondale, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Roaring Fork High School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 080426000590 · Carbondale, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 21.5:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students)
Roaring Fork High School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Roaring Fork High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs High School
1,032 students
- Basalt Element
Basalt Elementary School
539 students
- This school
Roaring Fork High School
472 students
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
452 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Elementary School
445 students
- Basalt High Sc
Basalt High School
414 students
What this shows Roaring Fork High School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roaring Fork High School compares
Roaring Fork High School 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$16,667
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 47.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Roaring Fork High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 reports $16,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roaring Fork High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basalt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basalt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roaring Fork High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roaring Fork High School
How many students attend Roaring Fork High School?
Roaring Fork High School has 472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carbondale, CO. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roaring Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roaring Fork High School is 21.5:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roaring Fork High School?
17.8% of students at Roaring Fork High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roaring Fork High School?
The largest demographic group at Roaring Fork High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Carbondale, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roaring Fork High School?
Roaring Fork High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roaring Fork High School rank among public schools in Carbondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Roaring Fork High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Carbondale, 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 Carbondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Roaring Fork High School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Basalt Elementary School (539 students), and Glenwood Springs Elementary School (452 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.