Enrollment
536
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conrad Ball Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conrad Ball Middle School
Conrad Ball Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Loveland, Colorado, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Colorado schools and 61% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 536 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students) and Mountain View High School (1,074 students) alongside Conrad Ball Middle School.
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 Conrad Ball Middle School compares
Conrad Ball Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District R-2j, which includes Conrad Ball Middle School.
$15,018
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.1%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Conrad Ball Middle School a good school?
Conrad Ball Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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