Enrollment
798
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, CO
Dunstan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunstan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080480000713
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunstan Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunstan Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunstan Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunstan Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunstan Middle School
Dunstan Middle School is a large middle school in Lakewood, Colorado, enrolling 798 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 798 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 213 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Dunstan 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 Dunstan Middle School compares
Dunstan 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$13,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Dunstan Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Dunstan Middle School.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Dunstan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunstan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- 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 (~798 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dunstan Middle School
How many students attend Dunstan Middle School?
Dunstan Middle School has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunstan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunstan Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunstan Middle School?
25.3% of students at Dunstan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunstan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunstan Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunstan Middle School?
Dunstan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Dunstan Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunstan Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
Is Dunstan Middle School a good school?
Dunstan Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Dunstan Middle School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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