- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dolores, CO
Dolores Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dolores Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080339006823
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dolores Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dolores · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dolores Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dolores, CO.
School address
District: Dolores School District No. Re-4a · Colorado
NCES ID 080339006823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dolores Middle School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 080339006823 · Dolores, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 13.8:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores Elementary School (245 students)
Dolores Middle School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dolores Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores Elemen
Dolores Elementary School
245 students
- Dolores Second
Dolores Secondary School
186 students
- This school
Dolores Middle School
166 students
- Teddy Bear Pre 71
Teddy Bear Preschool
71 students
What this shows Dolores Middle School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dolores Middle School compares
Dolores 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,201
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Dolores Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dolores School District No. Re-4a reports $13,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dolores Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dolores Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teddy Bear Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dolores Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 35.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dolores Middle School
How many students attend Dolores Middle School?
Dolores Middle School has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dolores, CO. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 Dolores Middle School?
38.0% of students at Dolores Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dolores Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dolores Middle School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Dolores, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dolores Middle School?
Dolores Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Dolores Middle School rank among public schools in Dolores?
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dolores, 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 Dolores School District No. Re-4a?
Besides Dolores Middle School, Dolores School District No. Re-4a also operates Dolores Elementary School (245 students), Dolores Secondary School (186 students), and Teddy Bear Preschool (71 students). See the Dolores School District No. Re-4a district page for the complete list.