Enrollment
363
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boulder, CO
Casey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Casey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080249000106
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casey Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Casey Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casey Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Casey Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Casey Middle School
Casey Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Boulder, Colorado, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 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 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (38%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students) and Fairview High School (1,863 students) alongside Casey 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 Casey Middle School compares
Casey 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Colorado - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$15,316
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 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 54.8%
White 38.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Casey 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 Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which includes Casey Middle School.
$15,316
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Casey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- 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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Casey Middle School
How many students attend Casey Middle School?
Casey Middle School has 363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boulder, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casey Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% 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 Casey Middle School?
46.0% of students at Casey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Casey Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casey Middle School?
Casey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Casey Middle School rank among middle schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Casey Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Boulder on the city page.
Is Casey Middle School a good school?
Casey Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Casey Middle School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.
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