How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bell Middle School | Manning Options School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Golden, CO | Lakewood, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 774 | 685 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.7% | 9.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bell Middle School | Manning Options School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,483 | $14,483 |
| District | Jeffco Public Schools | Jeffco Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bell Middle School | Manning Options School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.5% | 82.8% |
| African American | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bell Middle School | Manning Options School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 259:1 | 678:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 14.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 54 | 33 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.