- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steamboat Springs, CO
Sleeping Giant School
Federal NCES profile for Sleeping Giant School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080666006830
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sleeping Giant School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Steamboat Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sleeping Giant School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sleeping Giant School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Steamboat Springs, CO.
School address
District: Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080666006830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Sleeping Giant School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 080666006830 · Steamboat Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 9.9:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Steamboat Springs High School (871 students)
Sleeping Giant School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sleeping Giant School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steamboat Spri
Steamboat Springs High School
871 students
- Steamboat Spri
Steamboat Springs Middle School
440 students
- Soda Creek Ele
Soda Creek Elementary School
379 students
- Strawberry Par
Strawberry Park Elementary School
368 students
- This school 337
Sleeping Giant School
337 students
- North Routt Co 82
North Routt Community Charter School
82 students
What this shows Sleeping Giant School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sleeping Giant School compares
Sleeping Giant 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% 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
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Sleeping Giant School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 reports $17,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sleeping Giant School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steamboat Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soda Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Routt Community Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sleeping Giant School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sleeping Giant School
How many students attend Sleeping Giant School?
Sleeping Giant School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steamboat Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sleeping Giant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sleeping Giant School is 9.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% 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 Sleeping Giant School?
9.8% of students at Sleeping Giant School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sleeping Giant School?
The largest demographic group at Sleeping Giant School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Steamboat Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sleeping Giant School?
Sleeping Giant 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 Sleeping Giant School rank among schools in Steamboat Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sleeping Giant School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Steamboat Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Steamboat Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2?
Besides Sleeping Giant School, Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 also operates Steamboat Springs High School (871 students), Steamboat Springs Middle School (440 students), and Soda Creek Elementary School (379 students). See the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 district page for the complete list.