- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Estes Park Middle School shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 080381000499 · Estes Park, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 9.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Estes Park K-5 School (431 students)
Estes Park Middle School shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Estes Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estes Park K-5
Estes Park K-5 School
431 students
- Estes Park Hig
Estes Park High School
288 students
- This school 163
Estes Park Middle School
163 students
What this shows Estes Park Middle School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estes Park Middle School compares
Estes Park Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Estes Park School District R-3 reports $17,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~163 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.