Enrollment
283
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bayfield Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bayfield Middle School
Bayfield Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bayfield, Colorado, enrolling 283 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Bayfield Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Colorado schools and 32% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.0% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 283 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 129 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 283 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R also operates Bayfield High School (404 students) and Bayfield Intermediate School (274 students) alongside Bayfield 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 Bayfield Middle School compares
Bayfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,174
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R, which includes Bayfield Middle School.
$13,174
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~283 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bayfield on the city page.
Is Bayfield Middle School a good school?
Bayfield Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 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.
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