Enrollment
382
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canon City, CO
Canon City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Canon City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080279000171
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canon City Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Canon City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canon City Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canon City Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Canon City, CO.
School address
District: Fremont Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080279000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canon City Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canon City Middle School
Canon City Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Canon City, Colorado, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Colorado schools and 21% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.4% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Re-1 spends $12,716 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 382 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fremont Re-1 also operates Canon City High School (936 students) and Harrison School (472 students) alongside Canon City 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 Canon City Middle School compares
Canon City 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$12,716
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Canon City 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 Fremont Re-1, which includes Canon City Middle School.
$12,716
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 51.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Canon City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canon Exploratory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canon City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~382 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Canon City Middle School
How many students attend Canon City Middle School?
Canon City Middle School has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canon City, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon City Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canon City Middle School?
42.4% of students at Canon City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canon City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Canon City Middle School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Canon City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canon City Middle School?
Canon City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Canon City Middle School rank among public schools in Canon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Canon City Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Canon City, 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 Canon City on the city page.
Is Canon City Middle School a good school?
Canon City Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Fremont Re-1?
Besides Canon City Middle School, Fremont Re-1 also operates Canon City High School (936 students), Harrison School (472 students), and Washington Elementary School (319 students). See the Fremont Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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