Enrollment
749
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Morgan Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Morgan Middle School
Fort Morgan Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Fort Morgan, Colorado, enrolling 749 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 749 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan spends $10,987 per pupil, 32% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan High School (945 students) and Columbine Elementary School (421 students) alongside Fort Morgan 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 Morgan Middle School compares
Fort Morgan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,987
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, which includes Fort Morgan Middle School.
$10,987
Per student
-32%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Fort Morgan Middle School a good school?
Fort Morgan Middle School earns 44/100 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 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.
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