Enrollment
278
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080354006422
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) — Minturn, CO
Federal NCES profile for Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) reports 278 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 265 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 55.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eagle County School District No. Re 50 spends $17,114 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.6% from local sources (property taxes), 19.5% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,114
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 265 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 278 Top 34% in Colorado — larger than 66% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080354006422
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.1
Students per counselor 265:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which includes Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa).
$17,114
Per student
-18%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 19.5%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa)
How many students attend Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) has 278 students enrolled. It is a other school in MINTURN, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
The student-teacher ratio at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) is 15.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
The largest demographic group at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) is White at 88.1%. The school serves a student body in MINTURN, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (Vssa) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.