- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fowler, CO
Fowler Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080411000567
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Junior High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler Junior High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fowler, CO.
School address
District: Fowler School District No. R4j · Colorado
NCES ID 080411000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fowler Junior High School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080411000567 · Fowler, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 14.5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowler Elementary School (183 students)
Fowler Junior High School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fowler Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fowler Element
Fowler Elementary School
183 students
- Fowler High Sc
Fowler High School
101 students
- This school 58
Fowler Junior High School
58 students
What this shows Fowler Junior High School reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler Junior High School compares
Fowler Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$15,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Fowler Junior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fowler School District No. R4j reports $15,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler Junior High School
How many students attend Fowler Junior High School?
Fowler Junior High School has 58 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fowler, CO. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Junior High School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 Fowler Junior High School?
33.3% of students at Fowler Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fowler Junior High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Fowler, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Junior High School?
Fowler Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Fowler Junior High School rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fowler, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fowler School District No. R4j?
Besides Fowler Junior High School, Fowler School District No. R4j also operates Fowler Elementary School (183 students) and Fowler High School (101 students). See the Fowler School District No. R4j district page for the complete list.