Enrollment
314
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gunnison, CO
Gunnison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gunnison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080447001600
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunnison Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gunnison · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunnison Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, CO.
School address
District: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080447001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gunnison Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gunnison Middle School
Gunnison Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gunnison, Colorado, enrolling 314 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 314 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.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #254, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j spends $12,701 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j also operates Gunnison Elementary School (560 students) and Gunnison High School (410 students) alongside Gunnison 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 Gunnison Middle School compares
Gunnison 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$12,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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
White 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Gunnison Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j, which includes Gunnison Middle School.
$12,701
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 21.0%
Federal 9.3%
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 Gunnison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunnison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crested Butte Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crested Butte Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gunnison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~314 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Gunnison Middle School's federal record.
- Compare Gunnison Middle School against another school. Compare schools
- Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Gunnison Middle School
How many students attend Gunnison Middle School?
Gunnison Middle School has 314 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gunnison, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Middle School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Gunnison Middle School?
27.1% of students at Gunnison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunnison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gunnison Middle School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Gunnison, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunnison Middle School?
Gunnison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gunnison Middle School rank among public schools in Gunnison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, 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 Gunnison on the city page.
Is Gunnison Middle School a good school?
Gunnison Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j?
Besides Gunnison Middle School, Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j also operates Gunnison Elementary School (560 students), Gunnison High School (410 students), and Crested Butte Secondary School (400 students). See the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.