Enrollment
386
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth Middle School
Elizabeth Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Elizabeth, Colorado, enrolling 386 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Colorado average.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elizabeth School District spends $11,990 per pupil, 26% 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.
Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students) and Legacy Academy (428 students) alongside Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Middle School compares
Elizabeth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,990
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth School District, which includes Elizabeth Middle School.
$11,990
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~386 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elizabeth Middle School a good school?
Elizabeth Middle School earns 49/100 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 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.
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