- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayfield, CO
Bayfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bayfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080240000089
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayfield Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bayfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bayfield, CO.
School address
District: Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080240000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bayfield Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080240000089 · Bayfield, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 11.3:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayfield High School (404 students)
Bayfield Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bayfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayfield High
Bayfield High School
404 students
- This school
Bayfield Middle School
283 students
- Bayfield Inter
Bayfield Intermediate School
274 students
- Bayfield Prima
Bayfield Primary School
222 students
What this shows Bayfield Middle School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayfield Middle School compares
Bayfield 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Colorado - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$14,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Bayfield Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R reports $14,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayfield Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayfield Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bayfield Middle School
How many students attend Bayfield Middle School?
Bayfield Middle School has 283 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% 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 Bayfield Middle School?
32.0% of students at Bayfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bayfield Middle School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Bayfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayfield Middle School?
Bayfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Bayfield Middle School rank among public schools in Bayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bayfield, 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 Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R?
Besides Bayfield Middle School, Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R also operates Bayfield High School (404 students), Bayfield Intermediate School (274 students), and Bayfield Primary School (222 students). See the Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R district page for the complete list.