- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Commerce City, CO
Adams City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adams City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080195000009
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams City Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams City Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Adams City Middle School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 080195000009 · Commerce City, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 10.2:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams City High School (1,500 students)
Adams City Middle School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Adams City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams City Hig
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- Kemp Elementar 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- Alsup Elementa 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- Dupont Element 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- Monaco Element 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- This school 296
Adams City Middle School
296 students
What this shows Adams City Middle School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams City Middle School compares
Adams City Middle 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 72.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 137.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
White 9.8%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Adams City Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alsup Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monaco Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams City Middle School
How many students attend Adams City Middle School?
Adams City Middle School has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams City Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 39% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 35% 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 Adams City Middle School?
69.5% of students at Adams City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adams City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams City Middle School?
Adams City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Adams City Middle School rank among middle schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams City Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Adams City Middle School, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students), Kemp Elementary School (517 students), and Alsup Elementary School (492 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.