- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Durango, CO
The Juniper School
Federal NCES profile for The Juniper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080348006712Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Juniper School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The Juniper School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Juniper School ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348006712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
The Juniper School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080348006712 · Durango, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
171 enr · 15.5:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
The Juniper School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Juniper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- Escalante Midd 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- Riverview Elem 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- This school 171
The Juniper School
171 students
What this shows The Juniper School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Juniper School compares
The Juniper 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$14,729
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, The Juniper School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Juniper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Juniper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Juniper School
How many students attend The Juniper School?
The Juniper School has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Juniper School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Juniper School is 15.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 The Juniper School?
23.5% of students at The Juniper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Juniper School?
The largest demographic group at The Juniper School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Durango, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Juniper School?
The Juniper School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 The Juniper School rank among public schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, The Juniper School ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Durango, 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 Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides The Juniper School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), and Escalante Middle School (461 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.