- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meeker, CO
Barone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080561000966
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barone Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Meeker · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Barone Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barone Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Meeker, CO.
School address
District: Meeker School District Re1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080561000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Barone Middle School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080561000966 · Meeker, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 18.1:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeker Elementary School (285 students)
Barone Middle School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Barone Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meeker Element
Meeker Elementary School
285 students
- Meeker High Sc
Meeker High School
224 students
- This school
Barone Middle School
163 students
What this shows Barone Middle School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barone Middle School compares
Barone Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,649
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Barone Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meeker School District Re1 reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meeker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barone Middle School
How many students attend Barone Middle School?
Barone Middle School has 163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meeker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barone Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barone Middle School?
30.4% of students at Barone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barone Middle School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Meeker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barone Middle School?
Barone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Barone Middle School rank among public schools in Meeker?
By Resource Investment Index, Barone Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Meeker, 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 Meeker School District Re1?
Besides Barone Middle School, Meeker School District Re1 also operates Meeker Elementary School (285 students) and Meeker High School (224 students). See the Meeker School District Re1 district page for the complete list.