- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loveland, CO
Conrad Ball Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Conrad Ball Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080540000925
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conrad Ball Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Conrad Ball Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Ball Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+330 students YoY
Conrad Ball Middle School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+112.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+330 students YoY 080540000925 · Loveland, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 26.8:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Conrad Ball Middle School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+112.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Conrad Ball Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school 536
Conrad Ball Middle School
536 students
What this shows Conrad Ball Middle School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conrad Ball Middle School compares
Conrad Ball Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 61% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Conrad Ball Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conrad Ball Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conrad Ball Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Conrad Ball Middle School
How many students attend Conrad Ball Middle School?
Conrad Ball Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), up 330.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Ball Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conrad Ball Middle School is 26.8:1, which is 61% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conrad Ball Middle School?
55.1% of students at Conrad Ball Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conrad Ball Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Conrad Ball Middle School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conrad Ball Middle School?
Conrad Ball Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Conrad Ball Middle School rank among middle schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Ball Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Loveland, 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 Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Conrad Ball Middle School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.