Enrollment
369
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
Fox Meadow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Meadow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080453000666
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Meadow Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Meadow Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Meadow Middle School ranks #6 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Meadow Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Meadow Middle School
Fox Meadow Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an spends $11,944 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 378 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 369 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students) and The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students) alongside Fox Meadow 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 Fox Meadow Middle School compares
Fox Meadow 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,944
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 290 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 102.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 51.2%
White 23.6%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Fox Meadow 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Fox Meadow Middle School.
$11,944
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 60.0%
Federal 15.3%
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 Fox Meadow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Meadow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Meadow Middle School
How many students attend Fox Meadow Middle School?
Fox Meadow Middle School has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Fox Meadow Middle School?
64.1% of students at Fox Meadow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Meadow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Meadow Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Meadow Middle School?
Fox Meadow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Fox Meadow Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Meadow Middle School ranks #6 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Fox Meadow Middle School a good school?
Fox Meadow Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Fox Meadow Middle School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.
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