- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuma, CO
Yuma High School
Federal NCES profile for Yuma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080001601821
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuma High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuma High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Yuma, CO.
School address
District: Yuma 1 School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080001601821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Yuma High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080001601821 · Yuma, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 14.3:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students)
Yuma High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Yuma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenneth P Morr
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
310 students
- This school
Yuma High School
228 students
- Yuma Middle Sc
Yuma Middle School
223 students
- Little Indians 41
Little Indians Preschool
41 students
What this shows Yuma High School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yuma High School compares
Yuma High School is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$12,299
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 37.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Yuma High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma 1 School District reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yuma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth P Morris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuma Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Indians Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yuma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yuma High School
How many students attend Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has 228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuma, CO. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuma High School is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% 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 Yuma High School?
44.3% of students at Yuma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuma High School?
The largest demographic group at Yuma High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Yuma, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Yuma High School rank among public schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Yuma, 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 Yuma 1 School District?
Besides Yuma High School, Yuma 1 School District also operates Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students), Yuma Middle School (223 students), and Little Indians Preschool (41 students). See the Yuma 1 School District district page for the complete list.