Enrollment
540
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montrose, CO
Centennial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080579000987
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial Middle School
Centennial Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Montrose, Colorado, enrolling 540 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Montrose County School District Re-1j spends $10,606 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 540 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students) and Johnson Elementary School (531 students) alongside Centennial 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 Centennial Middle School compares
Centennial 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.2%
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
$10,606
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 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 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Centennial 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 Montrose County School District Re-1j, which includes Centennial Middle School.
$10,606
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 53.3%
Federal 17.9%
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 Centennial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle School
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montrose, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Centennial Middle School?
44.3% of students at Centennial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Middle School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Montrose, 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 Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Centennial Middle School rank among public schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Montrose, 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 Montrose on the city page.
Is Centennial Middle School a good school?
Centennial Middle School earns 40/100 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 Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Centennial Middle School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Johnson Elementary School (531 students), and Olathe Middle/High School (499 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.
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