- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erie, CO
Erie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Erie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080537000900
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erie Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Erie Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erie Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Erie, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Erie Middle School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 080537000900 · Erie, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 21.2:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Erie Middle School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Erie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school
Erie Middle School
762 students
What this shows Erie Middle School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erie Middle School compares
Erie 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,045
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Erie Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Erie Middle School
How many students attend Erie Middle School?
Erie Middle School has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erie, CO. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erie Middle School is 21.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erie Middle School?
9.6% of students at Erie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Erie Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Erie, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erie Middle School?
Erie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Erie Middle School rank among public schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Erie Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Erie, 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 Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Erie Middle School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.