- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bailey, CO
Fitzsimmons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fitzsimmons Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080237001325
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzsimmons Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bailey · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzsimmons Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzsimmons Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bailey, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080237001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Fitzsimmons Middle School shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 080237001325 · Bailey, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 9.9:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Creek Elementary School (367 students)
Fitzsimmons Middle School shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fitzsimmons Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Creek Ele
Deer Creek Elementary School
367 students
- Platte Canyon
Platte Canyon High School
183 students
- This school 138
Fitzsimmons Middle School
138 students
What this shows Fitzsimmons Middle School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fitzsimmons Middle School compares
Fitzsimmons 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,068
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Fitzsimmons Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park reports $15,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fitzsimmons Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platte Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzsimmons Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fitzsimmons Middle School
How many students attend Fitzsimmons Middle School?
Fitzsimmons Middle School has 138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bailey, CO. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzsimmons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzsimmons Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% 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 Fitzsimmons Middle School?
12.4% of students at Fitzsimmons Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzsimmons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fitzsimmons Middle School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Bailey, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzsimmons Middle School?
Fitzsimmons Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fitzsimmons Middle School rank among public schools in Bailey?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzsimmons Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bailey, 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 Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park?
Besides Fitzsimmons Middle School, Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park also operates Deer Creek Elementary School (367 students) and Platte Canyon High School (183 students). See the Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park district page for the complete list.