- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080426000587
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Springs Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Glenwood Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Springs Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Glenwood Springs Middle School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 080426000587 · Glenwood Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students)
Glenwood Springs Middle School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Glenwood Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs High School
1,032 students
- Basalt Element
Basalt Elementary School
539 students
- Roaring Fork H
Roaring Fork High School
472 students
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
452 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Elementary School
445 students
- This school 380
Glenwood Springs Middle School
380 students
What this shows Glenwood Springs Middle School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Springs Middle School compares
Glenwood Springs Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$16,667
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 35.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Glenwood Springs Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 reports $16,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basalt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roaring Fork High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Springs Middle School
How many students attend Glenwood Springs Middle School?
Glenwood Springs Middle School has 380 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glenwood Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 Glenwood Springs Middle School?
29.4% of students at Glenwood Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Springs Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Glenwood Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Springs Middle School?
Glenwood Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenwood Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Glenwood Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Springs Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Glenwood Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glenwood Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Glenwood Springs Middle School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Basalt Elementary School (539 students), and Roaring Fork High School (472 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.