Enrollment
1,052
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cimarron Middle compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cimarron Middle
Cimarron Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 1,052 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,052 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside Cimarron Middle.
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 Cimarron Middle compares
Cimarron Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,848
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Cimarron Middle.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~1,052 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Cimarron Middle a good school?
Cimarron Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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