- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Lupton, CO
Fort Lupton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Lupton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080402000553
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Lupton Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fort Lupton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Lupton Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Lupton Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fort Lupton, CO.
School address
District: Weld Re-8 Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080402000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fort Lupton Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080402000553 · Fort Lupton, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 17.5:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Lupton High School (721 students)
Fort Lupton Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fort Lupton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Lupton Hi
Fort Lupton High School
721 students
- Twombly Elemen
Twombly Elementary School
473 students
- This school
Fort Lupton Middle School
438 students
- Leo William Bu
Leo William Butler Elementary School
355 students
- Kenneth Homyak
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
311 students
- Little Trapper 157
Little Trappers Preschool
157 students
What this shows Fort Lupton Middle School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Lupton Middle School compares
Fort Lupton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$13,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 14.2%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Fort Lupton Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld Re-8 Schools reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Lupton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lupton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twombly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leo William Butler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Trappers Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Lupton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Lupton Middle School
How many students attend Fort Lupton Middle School?
Fort Lupton Middle School has 438 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Lupton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Lupton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Lupton Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Lupton Middle School?
50.9% of students at Fort Lupton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Lupton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Lupton Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Fort Lupton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Lupton Middle School?
Fort Lupton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Fort Lupton Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Lupton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Lupton Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fort Lupton, 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 Fort Lupton on the city page.
What other schools are in Weld Re-8 Schools?
Besides Fort Lupton Middle School, Weld Re-8 Schools also operates Fort Lupton High School (721 students), Twombly Elementary School (473 students), and Leo William Butler Elementary School (355 students). See the Weld Re-8 Schools district page for the complete list.