- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Jara, CO
Centauri Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Centauri Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080510000842
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centauri Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in La Jara · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Centauri Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centauri Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Jara, CO.
School address
District: North Conejos School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080510000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Centauri Middle School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 080510000842 · La Jara, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 13.2:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Centauri High School (301 students)
Centauri Middle School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centauri Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centauri High
Centauri High School
301 students
- This school
Centauri Middle School
211 students
- La Jara Elemen
La Jara Elementary School
195 students
- Manassa Elemen
Manassa Elementary School
190 students
- North Conejos 30
North Conejos Alternative Program
30 students
What this shows Centauri Middle School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centauri Middle School compares
Centauri Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$11,862
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 46.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Centauri Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Conejos School District No. Re1j reports $11,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centauri Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Jara Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manassa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Conejos Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centauri Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Centauri Middle School
How many students attend Centauri Middle School?
Centauri Middle School has 211 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Jara, CO. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centauri Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centauri Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% 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 Centauri Middle School?
49.1% of students at Centauri Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centauri Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Centauri Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in La Jara, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centauri Middle School?
Centauri Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Centauri Middle School rank among public schools in La Jara?
By Resource Investment Index, Centauri Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Jara, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Conejos School District No. Re1j?
Besides Centauri Middle School, North Conejos School District No. Re1j also operates Centauri High School (301 students), La Jara Elementary School (195 students), and Manassa Elementary School (190 students). See the North Conejos School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.