Outer Range serves 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Outer Range's student population of 83 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Outer Range is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Outer Range?
83 students attend Outer Range.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Outer Range students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Outer Range?
Outer Range has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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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