- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salida, CO
Salida High School
Federal NCES profile for Salida High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080633001109
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salida High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Salida · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salida High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salida High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Salida, CO.
School address
District: Salida School District No. R-32 · Colorado
NCES ID 080633001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Salida High School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080633001109 · Salida, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 15.7:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Longfellow Elementary School (449 students)
Salida High School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Salida High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
449 students
- This school
Salida High School
409 students
- Salida Middle
Salida Middle School
327 students
- Salida Early C 74
Salida Early Childhood Center
74 students
- Crest Academy 60
Crest Academy
60 students
- Horizons Explo 32
Horizons Exploratory Academy
32 students
What this shows Salida High School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salida High School compares
Salida 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$16,274
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
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Salida High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salida School District No. R-32 reports $16,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salida High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salida Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salida Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crest Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizons Exploratory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salida High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salida High School
How many students attend Salida High School?
Salida High School has 409 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salida, CO. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida High School is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Salida High School?
18.5% of students at Salida High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salida High School?
The largest demographic group at Salida High School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Salida, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salida High School?
Salida High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Salida High School rank among public schools in Salida?
By Resource Investment Index, Salida High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Salida, 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 Salida on the city page.
What other schools are in Salida School District No. R-32?
Besides Salida High School, Salida School District No. R-32 also operates Longfellow Elementary School (449 students), Salida Middle School (327 students), and Salida Early Childhood Center (74 students). See the Salida School District No. R-32 district page for the complete list.