Enrollment
380
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Springs Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Springs Middle School
Glenwood Springs Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, enrolling 380 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (36%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students) and Basalt Elementary School (539 students) alongside Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs Middle School compares
Glenwood Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,795
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which includes Glenwood Springs Middle School.
$14,795
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
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 (~380 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glenwood Springs Middle School a good school?
Glenwood Springs Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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