- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elizabeth, CO
Elizabeth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080372000482
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, CO.
School address
District: Elizabeth School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080372000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Elizabeth Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080372000482 · Elizabeth, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 14.3:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth High School (668 students)
Elizabeth Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
668 students
- Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy
428 students
- This school
Elizabeth Middle School
386 students
- Singing Hills
Singing Hills Elementary School
383 students
- Running Creek
Running Creek Elementary School
292 students
- Singing Hills 72
Singing Hills Preschool
72 students
What this shows Elizabeth Middle School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Middle School compares
Elizabeth 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$12,907
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Elizabeth Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth School District reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Running Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Middle School
How many students attend Elizabeth Middle School?
Elizabeth Middle School has 386 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elizabeth, CO. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% 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 Elizabeth Middle School?
11.7% of students at Elizabeth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Middle School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Middle School?
Elizabeth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elizabeth Middle School rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth School District?
Besides Elizabeth Middle School, Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students), Legacy Academy (428 students), and Singing Hills Elementary School (383 students). See the Elizabeth School District district page for the complete list.