Enrollment
362
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carbondale, CO
Carbondale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carbondale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080426000586
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carbondale Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carbondale Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carbondale Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Carbondale, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carbondale Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carbondale, Colorado, enrolling 362 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (45%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students) and Basalt Elementary School (539 students) alongside Carbondale 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 Carbondale Middle School compares
Carbondale 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$14,795
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 44.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Carbondale Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which includes Carbondale Middle School.
$14,795
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 Carbondale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basalt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roaring Fork High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carbondale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~362 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carbondale Middle School
How many students attend Carbondale Middle School?
Carbondale Middle School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carbondale, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbondale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carbondale Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Carbondale Middle School?
26.4% of students at Carbondale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carbondale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carbondale Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Carbondale, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carbondale Middle School?
Carbondale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Carbondale Middle School rank among elementary schools in Carbondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Carbondale Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Carbondale, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carbondale on the city page.
Is Carbondale Middle School a good school?
Carbondale Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Carbondale Middle School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Basalt Elementary School (539 students), and Roaring Fork High School (472 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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