Enrollment
277
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
Galileo School of Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Galileo School of Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080306006379
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galileo School of Math and Science earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Galileo School of Math and Science has class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo School of Math and Science ranks #3 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306006379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galileo School of Math and Science compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galileo School of Math and Science
Galileo School of Math and Science is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 277 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Galileo School of Math and Science is leaner than roughly 91% of Colorado schools and 38% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 71.2% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (32%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 277 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Galileo School of Math and Science.
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 Galileo School of Math and Science compares
Galileo School of Math and Science on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Colorado - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 48.0%
White 32.1%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Galileo School of Math and Science is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Galileo School of Math and Science.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 Galileo School of Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galileo School of Math and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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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 (~277 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Galileo School of Math and Science
How many students attend Galileo School of Math and Science?
Galileo School of Math and Science has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo School of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo School of Math and Science is 10.3:1, which is 38% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% 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 Galileo School of Math and Science?
71.2% of students at Galileo School of Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galileo School of Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Galileo School of Math and Science is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galileo School of Math and Science?
Galileo School of Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Galileo School of Math and Science rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo School of Math and Science ranks #3 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 Galileo School of Math and Science a good school?
Galileo School of Math and Science earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Galileo School of Math and Science, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.
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