Enrollment
472
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080426000590
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roaring Fork High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roaring Fork High School
Roaring Fork High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Carbondale, Colorado, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Colorado schools and 30% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 417 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #370, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (47%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students) and Basalt Elementary School (539 students) alongside Roaring Fork High 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 Roaring Fork High School compares
Roaring Fork High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,795
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which includes Roaring Fork High School.
$14,795
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roaring Fork High School a good school?
Roaring Fork High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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