- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Fox Meadow Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 080453000666 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.3:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Fox Meadow Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fox Meadow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 369
Fox Meadow Middle School
369 students
What this shows Fox Meadow Middle School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Meadow Middle School compares
Fox Meadow 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,088
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 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.
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
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~369 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.