- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castle Rock, CO
Castle Rock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Castle Rock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345000438
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Rock Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 22
- public schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Rock Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Rock Middle School ranks #2 of 22 public schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Castle Rock Middle School shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 080345000438 · Castle Rock, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 15:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Castle Rock Middle School shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Castle Rock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 660
Castle Rock Middle School
660 students
What this shows Castle Rock Middle School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Rock Middle School compares
Castle Rock 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Castle Rock Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castle Rock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Rock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Rock Middle School
How many students attend Castle Rock Middle School?
Castle Rock Middle School has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Rock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Rock Middle School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Castle Rock Middle School?
10.8% of students at Castle Rock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Rock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Castle Rock Middle School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Rock Middle School?
Castle Rock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Castle Rock Middle School rank among public schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Rock Middle School ranks #2 of 22 public schools in Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Castle Rock Middle School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.