- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Telluride, CO
Telluride High School
Federal NCES profile for Telluride High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080687001171
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telluride High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Telluride · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Telluride High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Telluride, CO.
School address
District: Telluride School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080687001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Telluride High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 080687001171 · Telluride, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13.5:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Telluride Intermediate School (237 students)
Telluride High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Telluride High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Telluride High School
298 students
- Telluride Inte
Telluride Intermediate School
237 students
- Telluride Elem
Telluride Elementary School
140 students
- Telluride Midd
Telluride Middle School
124 students
What this shows Telluride High School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telluride High School compares
Telluride 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$20,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Telluride High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Telluride School District No. R-1 reports $20,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telluride High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Telluride Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Telluride Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telluride High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Telluride High School
How many students attend Telluride High School?
Telluride High School has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Telluride, CO. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telluride High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telluride High School is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% 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 Telluride High School?
9.6% of students at Telluride High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telluride High School?
The largest demographic group at Telluride High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Telluride, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telluride High School?
Telluride High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Telluride High School rank among public schools in Telluride?
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Telluride, 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 Telluride School District No. R-1?
Besides Telluride High School, Telluride School District No. R-1 also operates Telluride Intermediate School (237 students), Telluride Elementary School (140 students), and Telluride Middle School (124 students). See the Telluride School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.