- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durango, CO
Escalante Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Escalante Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080348000456
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escalante Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Escalante Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escalante Middle School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Escalante Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080348000456 · Durango, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 12.5:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
Escalante Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Escalante Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- This school 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- Riverview Elem 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- Needham Elemen 367
Needham Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Escalante Middle School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escalante Middle School compares
Escalante 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 20% in Colorado - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Escalante Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escalante Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escalante Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escalante Middle School
How many students attend Escalante Middle School?
Escalante Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalante Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escalante Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% 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 Escalante Middle School?
32.8% of students at Escalante Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escalante Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Escalante Middle School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Durango, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escalante Middle School?
Escalante Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Escalante Middle School rank among public schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Escalante Middle School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Durango, 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 Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Escalante Middle School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), and Park Elementary School (452 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.