- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheat Ridge, CO
Everitt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Everitt 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 080480000720
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everitt Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Wheat Ridge · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Everitt Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everitt Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Everitt Middle School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 080480000720 · Wheat Ridge, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13.8:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Everitt Middle School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Everitt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 456
Everitt Middle School
456 students
What this shows Everitt Middle School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everitt Middle School compares
Everitt 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.1%
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
$14,483
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Everitt Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Everitt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everitt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Everitt Middle School
How many students attend Everitt Middle School?
Everitt Middle School has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheat Ridge, CO. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everitt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Everitt Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 Everitt Middle School?
53.4% of students at Everitt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everitt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Everitt Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Wheat Ridge, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everitt Middle School?
Everitt 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 Everitt Middle School rank among public schools in Wheat Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Everitt Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Everitt Middle School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.