Enrollment
138
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fitzsimmons Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fitzsimmons Middle School
Fitzsimmons Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bailey, Colorado, enrolling 138 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Fitzsimmons Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Colorado schools and 40% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park spends $12,271 per pupil, 25% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
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) alongside Fitzsimmons 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 Fitzsimmons Middle School compares
Fitzsimmons 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the County of Park, which includes Fitzsimmons Middle School.
$12,271
Per student
-25%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.5%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Bailey on the city page.
Is Fitzsimmons Middle School a good school?
Fitzsimmons Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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