Enrollment
212
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edwards, CO
Berry Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berry Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080354001531
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry Creek Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Edwards · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Berry Creek Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Edwards, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berry Creek Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berry Creek Middle School
Berry Creek Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Edwards, Colorado, enrolling 212 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Berry Creek Middle School is leaner than roughly 97% of Colorado schools and 52% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.4% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 101 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students) and Battle Mountain High School (916 students) alongside Berry Creek 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 Berry Creek Middle School compares
Berry Creek 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 52% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Colorado - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$14,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
White 17.0%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Berry Creek 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 Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which includes Berry Creek Middle School.
$14,849
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 19.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 Berry Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berry Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berry Creek Middle School
How many students attend Berry Creek Middle School?
Berry Creek Middle School has 212 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edwards, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry Creek Middle School is 7.9:1, which is 52% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% 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 Berry Creek Middle School?
34.4% of students at Berry Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berry Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berry Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Edwards, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry Creek Middle School?
Berry Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Berry Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Edwards, 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 Edwards on the city page.
Is Berry Creek Middle School a good school?
Berry Creek Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Berry Creek Middle School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.
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