- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Dunstan Middle School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 080480000713 · Lakewood, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 19.9:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Dunstan Middle School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dunstan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school
Dunstan Middle School
798 students
What this shows Dunstan Middle School reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunstan Middle School compares
Dunstan 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,483
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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,875
- 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
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 (~798 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.