- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montrose, CO
Vista Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Vista Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080579001852Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Charter School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Charter School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Vista Charter School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.6 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080579001852 · Montrose, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
188 enr · 37.6:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Vista Charter School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 5.6 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Vista Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- This school 188
Vista Charter School
188 students
What this shows Vista Charter School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Charter School compares
Vista Charter School is a growing 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 | 37.6:1 | ▲ 127% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37.6:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
79.8%
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
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 47.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Vista Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Charter School
How many students attend Vista Charter School?
Vista Charter School has 188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montrose, CO. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Charter School is 37.6:1, which is 127% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Charter School?
55.9% of students at Vista Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Vista Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Charter School?
Vista Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Vista Charter School rank among high schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Charter School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Montrose, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Montrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Vista Charter School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.