Enrollment
485
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eaton, CO
Eaton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080360000475
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Eaton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eaton, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080360000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Middle School
Eaton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eaton, Colorado, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 485 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 389 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #339, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District No. Re-2 spends $10,860 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students) and Eaton Elementary School (484 students) alongside Eaton 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 Eaton Middle School compares
Eaton 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$10,860
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Eaton Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-2, which includes Eaton Middle School.
$10,860
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.4%
Federal 5.1%
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 Eaton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galeton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~485 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Middle School
How many students attend Eaton Middle School?
Eaton Middle School has 485 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eaton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eaton Middle School?
23.7% of students at Eaton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Middle School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Eaton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Middle School?
Eaton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Eaton Middle School rank among public schools in Eaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eaton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eaton on the city page.
Is Eaton Middle School a good school?
Eaton Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Weld County School District No. Re-2?
Besides Eaton Middle School, Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students), Eaton Elementary School (484 students), and Benjamin Eaton Elementary School (357 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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