Outer Range serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Outer Range's student population of 71 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Outer Range is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Outer Range?
71 students attend Outer Range.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Outer Range students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Outer Range?
Outer Range has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Outer Range offer ?
Outer Range offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Outer Range part of?
Outer Range is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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