Enrollment
681
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado El and Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado El and Middle
Colorado El and Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado City, Texas, enrolling 681 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,519 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 681 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Colorado Isd also operates Colorado H S (228 students) and Wallace Accelerated H S (18 students) alongside Colorado El and 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 Colorado El and Middle compares
Colorado El and Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,709
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Isd, which includes Colorado El and Middle.
$14,709
Per student
+8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 19.5%
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 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
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Colorado City on the city page.
Is Colorado El and Middle a good school?
Colorado El and Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas 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 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.
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