Enrollment
163
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barone Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barone Middle School
Barone Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Meeker, Colorado, enrolling 163 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.4% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Meeker School District Re1 spends $12,727 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Meeker School District Re1 also operates Meeker Elementary School (285 students) and Meeker High School (224 students) alongside Barone Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barone Middle School compares
Barone Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meeker School District Re1, which includes Barone Middle School.
$12,727
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 31.1%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Meeker on the city page.
Is Barone Middle School a good school?
Barone Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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