- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Telluride, CO
Telluride Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Telluride Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080687001170
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telluride Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Telluride · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Telluride Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Telluride, CO.
School address
District: Telluride School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080687001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Telluride Intermediate School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080687001170 · Telluride, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 12.5:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Telluride High School (298 students)
Telluride Intermediate School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Telluride Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Telluride High
Telluride High School
298 students
- This school
Telluride Intermediate School
237 students
- Telluride Elem
Telluride Elementary School
140 students
- Telluride Midd
Telluride Middle School
124 students
What this shows Telluride Intermediate School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telluride Intermediate School compares
Telluride Intermediate 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 20% in Colorado - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Telluride Intermediate School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Telluride Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Telluride Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telluride Intermediate 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 elementary 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Telluride Intermediate School
How many students attend Telluride Intermediate School?
Telluride Intermediate School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Telluride, CO. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telluride Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telluride Intermediate School is 12.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% 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 Intermediate School?
13.8% of students at Telluride Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telluride Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Telluride Intermediate School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Telluride, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telluride Intermediate School?
Telluride Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Telluride?
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride Intermediate School ranks #4 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 Intermediate School, Telluride School District No. R-1 also operates Telluride High School (298 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.