- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Eaton Middle School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 080360000475 · Eaton, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 17.3:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eaton High School (567 students)
Eaton Middle School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Eaton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eaton High Sch
Eaton High School
567 students
- This school
Eaton Middle School
485 students
- Eaton Elementa
Eaton Elementary School
484 students
- Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
357 students
- Galeton Elemen 107
Galeton Elementary School
107 students
What this shows Eaton Middle School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eaton Middle School compares
Eaton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,839
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
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.
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
District finance for Weld County School District No. Re-2 reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~485 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.