- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado City, TX
Colorado El and Middle
Federal NCES profile for Colorado El and Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481464013409
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado El and Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colorado City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado El and Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado El and Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colorado City, TX.
School address
District: Colorado Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481464013409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Colorado El and Middle held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 481464013409 · Colorado City, TX Other · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 15.1:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado H S (228 students)
Colorado El and Middle held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Colorado El and Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colorado El and Middle
681 students
- Colorado H S 228
Colorado H S
228 students
- Wallace Accele 18
Wallace Accelerated H S
18 students
What this shows Colorado El and Middle reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado El and Middle compares
Colorado El and Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 32.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Colorado El and Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Isd reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado El and Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace Accelerated H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado El and Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado El and Middle
How many students attend Colorado El and Middle?
Colorado El and Middle has 681 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado El and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado El and Middle is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado El and Middle?
59.2% of students at Colorado El and Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado El and Middle?
The largest demographic group at Colorado El and Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Colorado City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado El and Middle?
Colorado El and Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Colorado El and Middle rank among public schools in Colorado City?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado El and Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colorado City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colorado Isd?
Besides Colorado El and Middle, Colorado Isd also operates Colorado H S (228 students) and Wallace Accelerated H S (18 students). See the Colorado Isd district page for the complete list.