- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Craig, CO
Craig Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Craig Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080573000977
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO.
School address
District: Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080573000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Craig Middle School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 080573000977 · Craig, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 15:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Moffat County High School (481 students)
Craig Middle School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Craig Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moffat County
Moffat County High School
481 students
- This school
Craig Middle School
419 students
- Sandrock Eleme
Sandrock Elementary
299 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary School
261 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
233 students
- Early Childhoo 117
Early Childhood Center
117 students
What this shows Craig Middle School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craig Middle School compares
Craig Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$12,776
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 347 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 101.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Craig Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Craig Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandrock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Craig Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Craig Middle School
How many students attend Craig Middle School?
Craig Middle School has 419 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Craig, CO. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craig Middle School?
32.5% of students at Craig Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Craig Middle School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Craig, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig Middle School?
Craig Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Craig Middle School rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Craig, 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 Craig on the city page.
What other schools are in Moffat County School District Re: No. 1?
Besides Craig Middle School, Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Moffat County High School (481 students), Sandrock Elementary (299 students), and Sunset Elementary School (261 students). See the Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 district page for the complete list.