- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Simla, CO
Simla High School
Federal NCES profile for Simla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080660001139
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simla High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Simla · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Simla High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simla High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Simla, CO.
School address
District: Big Sandy School District No. 100j · Colorado
NCES ID 080660001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Simla High School shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080660001139 · Simla, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 11.2:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Simla Elementary School (165 students)
Simla High School shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Simla High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simla Elementa
Simla Elementary School
165 students
- This school
Simla High School
101 students
- Simla Junior H 63
Simla Junior High School
63 students
What this shows Simla High School reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simla High School compares
Simla 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,490
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Simla High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Sandy School District No. 100j reports $14,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simla Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- 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 (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Simla High School
How many students attend Simla High School?
Simla High School has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Simla, CO. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simla High School is 11.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% 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 Simla High School?
37.7% of students at Simla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simla High School?
The largest demographic group at Simla High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Simla, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simla High School?
Simla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Simla High School rank among public schools in Simla?
By Resource Investment Index, Simla High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Simla, 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 Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Besides Simla High School, Big Sandy School District No. 100j also operates Simla Elementary School (165 students) and Simla Junior High School (63 students). See the Big Sandy School District No. 100j district page for the complete list.