- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littleton, CO
Falcon Bluffs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Bluffs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080480001970
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Bluffs Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Bluffs Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Bluffs Middle School ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Falcon Bluffs Middle School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 080480001970 · Littleton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 16.7:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Falcon Bluffs Middle School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Falcon Bluffs 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 567
Falcon Bluffs Middle School
567 students
What this shows Falcon Bluffs Middle School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Bluffs Middle School compares
Falcon Bluffs 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Colorado - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Falcon Bluffs Middle School is less 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 Falcon Bluffs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Bluffs 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falcon Bluffs Middle School
How many students attend Falcon Bluffs Middle School?
Falcon Bluffs Middle School has 567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Bluffs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Bluffs Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Bluffs Middle School?
16.4% of students at Falcon Bluffs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Bluffs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Bluffs Middle School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Bluffs Middle School?
Falcon Bluffs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Falcon Bluffs Middle School rank among middle schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Bluffs Middle School ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Falcon Bluffs 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.