- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highlands Ranch, CO
Cresthill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cresthill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345006219
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cresthill Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cresthill Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cresthill Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Cresthill Middle School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 080345006219 · Highlands Ranch, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 13.3:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Cresthill Middle School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cresthill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 558
Cresthill Middle School
558 students
What this shows Cresthill Middle School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cresthill Middle School compares
Cresthill 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Colorado - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,942
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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 6.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Cresthill Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cresthill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cresthill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cresthill Middle School
How many students attend Cresthill Middle School?
Cresthill Middle School has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresthill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresthill Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% 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 Cresthill Middle School?
11.8% of students at Cresthill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cresthill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cresthill Middle School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cresthill Middle School?
Cresthill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cresthill Middle School rank among middle schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Cresthill Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Cresthill Middle School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.