- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montrose, CO
Columbine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080579000989
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbine Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbine Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine Middle School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Columbine Middle School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080579000989 · Montrose, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.9:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Columbine Middle School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Columbine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- This school 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- Olathe Element 424
Olathe Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Columbine Middle School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbine Middle School compares
Columbine 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.9%
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Columbine 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 Columbine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbine Middle School
How many students attend Columbine Middle School?
Columbine Middle School has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montrose, CO. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbine Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbine Middle School?
41.6% of students at Columbine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbine Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbine Middle School?
Columbine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Columbine Middle School rank among public schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine Middle School ranks #4 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 Columbine Middle School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.