- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wiggins, CO
Wiggins High School
Federal NCES profile for Wiggins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080729001258
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiggins High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wiggins · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiggins High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiggins High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wiggins, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-50 Wiggins · Colorado
NCES ID 080729001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wiggins High School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080729001258 · Wiggins, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 21.5:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wiggins Elementary School (221 students)
Wiggins High School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Wiggins High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wiggins High School
236 students
- Wiggins Elemen
Wiggins Elementary School
221 students
- Wiggins Middle
Wiggins Middle School
134 students
What this shows Wiggins High School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiggins High School compares
Wiggins High 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,119
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Wiggins High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-50 Wiggins reports $12,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiggins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wiggins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiggins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiggins High School
How many students attend Wiggins High School?
Wiggins High School has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wiggins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiggins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiggins High School is 21.5:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiggins High School?
23.5% of students at Wiggins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiggins High School?
The largest demographic group at Wiggins High School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Wiggins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiggins High School?
Wiggins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wiggins High School rank among public schools in Wiggins?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiggins High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wiggins, 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 School District No. Re-50 Wiggins?
Besides Wiggins High School, School District No. Re-50 Wiggins also operates Wiggins Elementary School (221 students) and Wiggins Middle School (134 students). See the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins district page for the complete list.