- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parker, CO
Cimarron Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cimarron Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345006404
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cimarron Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cimarron Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Cimarron Middle held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080345006404 · Parker, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 17.8:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Cimarron Middle held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cimarron Middle 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 1,052
Cimarron Middle
1,052 students
What this shows Cimarron Middle reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cimarron Middle compares
Cimarron Middle 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Cimarron Middle 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 Cimarron Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Cimarron Middle'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 (~1,052 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cimarron Middle
How many students attend Cimarron Middle?
Cimarron Middle has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,116 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cimarron Middle?
6.8% of students at Cimarron Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cimarron Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cimarron Middle is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Parker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cimarron Middle?
Cimarron Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Cimarron Middle rank among middle schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Parker, 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 Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Cimarron Middle, 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.