- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Morgan, CO
Fort Morgan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Morgan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080405001281
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Morgan Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Fort Morgan · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Morgan Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Morgan Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Fort Morgan, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Colorado
NCES ID 080405001281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fort Morgan Middle School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080405001281 · Fort Morgan, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 15.6:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Morgan High School (945 students)
Fort Morgan Middle School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fort Morgan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Morgan Hi
Fort Morgan High School
945 students
- This school
Fort Morgan Middle School
749 students
- Columbine Elem
Columbine Elementary School
421 students
- Sherman Early
Sherman Early Childhood Center
409 students
- Baker Elementa 321
Baker Elementary School
321 students
- Green Acres El 320
Green Acres Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Fort Morgan Middle School reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Morgan Middle School compares
Fort Morgan 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Colorado - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,959
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
White 29.4%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Fort Morgan Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Morgan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Morgan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Morgan Middle School
How many students attend Fort Morgan Middle School?
Fort Morgan Middle School has 749 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Morgan, CO. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Morgan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Morgan Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Fort Morgan Middle School?
54.1% of students at Fort Morgan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Morgan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Morgan Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Fort Morgan, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Morgan Middle School?
Fort Morgan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Fort Morgan Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Morgan?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Morgan Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Fort Morgan, 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 Morgan on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
Besides Fort Morgan Middle School, School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan High School (945 students), Columbine Elementary School (421 students), and Sherman Early Childhood Center (409 students). See the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan district page for the complete list.