- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Ford, CO
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080627001103
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rocky Ford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rocky Ford, CO.
School address
District: Rocky Ford School District No. R2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080627001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080627001103 · Rocky Ford, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.8:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Intermediate School (305 students)
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
305 students
- This school
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
271 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary School
148 students
What this shows Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School compares
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in Colorado - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.6%
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
$16,378
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 52.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
White 20.7%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocky Ford School District No. R2 reports $16,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School?
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Ford, CO. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School is 11.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% 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 Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School?
60.0% of students at Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Rocky Ford, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School?
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School rank among public schools in Rocky Ford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rocky Ford, 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 Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Besides Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School, Rocky Ford School District No. R2 also operates Jefferson Intermediate School (305 students) and Washington Primary School (148 students). See the Rocky Ford School District No. R2 district page for the complete list.