- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Galileo School of Math and Science shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 080306006379 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 10.3:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Galileo School of Math and Science shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Galileo School of Math and Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 277
Galileo School of Math and Science
277 students
What this shows Galileo School of Math and Science reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galileo School of Math and Science compares
Galileo School of Math and Science 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,835
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
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.
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
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,279
- 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
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 (~277 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 74.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.