- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Centennial Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080579000987 · Montrose, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 14.6:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Centennial Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centennial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- This school
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- Olathe Element 424
Olathe Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Centennial Middle School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Middle School compares
Centennial Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,857
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
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.
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
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~540 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.