Enrollment
163
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Estes Park, CO
Estes Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Estes Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080381000499
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estes Park Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Estes Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Estes Park Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Park Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Estes Park, CO.
School address
District: Estes Park School District R-3 · Colorado
NCES ID 080381000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estes Park Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estes Park Middle School
Estes Park Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Estes Park, Colorado, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Estes Park Middle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Colorado schools and 42% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Estes Park School District R-3 also operates Estes Park K-5 School (431 students) and Estes Park High School (288 students) alongside Estes Park 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 Estes Park Middle School compares
Estes Park 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Colorado - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.1%
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
$14,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Estes Park Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estes Park School District R-3, which includes Estes Park Middle School.
$14,903
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.3%
State 4.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 Estes Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Park K-5 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estes Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estes Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Estes Park Middle School
How many students attend Estes Park Middle School?
Estes Park Middle School has 163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Estes Park, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estes Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estes Park Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 42% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% 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 Estes Park Middle School?
26.4% of students at Estes Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estes Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Estes Park Middle School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Estes Park, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estes Park Middle School?
Estes Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Estes Park Middle School rank among public schools in Estes Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Park Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Estes Park, 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 Estes Park on the city page.
Is Estes Park Middle School a good school?
Estes Park Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. 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 Estes Park School District R-3?
Besides Estes Park Middle School, Estes Park School District R-3 also operates Estes Park K-5 School (431 students) and Estes Park High School (288 students). See the Estes Park School District R-3 district page for the complete list.
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