Enrollment
438
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Lupton Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Lupton Middle School
Fort Lupton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fort Lupton, Colorado, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #279, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld Re-8 Schools spends $12,774 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 438 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Weld Re-8 Schools also operates Fort Lupton High School (721 students) and Twombly Elementary School (473 students) alongside Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton Middle School compares
Fort Lupton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,774
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld Re-8 Schools, which includes Fort Lupton Middle School.
$12,774
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.7%
State 26.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~438 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fort Lupton Middle School a good school?
Fort Lupton Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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