- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Berry Creek Middle School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080354001531 · Edwards, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 7.9:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Berry Creek Middle School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Berry Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- Gypsum Element
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- Eagle County C 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- This school 212
Berry Creek Middle School
212 students
What this shows Berry Creek Middle School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berry Creek Middle School compares
Berry Creek Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,183
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
Counselors2.1 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.
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
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~212 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.