- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westcliffe, CO
Custer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Custer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080720001732
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Custer Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westcliffe · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Custer Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westcliffe, CO.
School address
District: Custer County School District Consolidate 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080720001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Custer Middle School held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080720001732 · Westcliffe, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 11.5:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Custer County Elementary School (146 students)
Custer Middle School held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Custer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Custer County
Custer County Elementary School
146 students
- Custer County
Custer County High School
98 students
- This school
Custer Middle School
69 students
What this shows Custer Middle School reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Custer Middle School compares
Custer Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,545
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Custer Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Custer County School District Consolidate 1 reports $14,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Custer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Custer County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Custer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Custer Middle School
How many students attend Custer Middle School?
Custer Middle School has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westcliffe, CO. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 Custer Middle School?
28.0% of students at Custer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Custer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Custer Middle School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Westcliffe, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Custer Middle School?
Custer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Custer Middle School rank among public schools in Westcliffe?
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westcliffe, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Besides Custer Middle School, Custer County School District Consolidate 1 also operates Custer County Elementary School (146 students) and Custer County High School (98 students). See the Custer County School District Consolidate 1 district page for the complete list.