- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Gunnison Middle School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080447001600 · Gunnison, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 15:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunnison Elementary School (560 students)
Gunnison Middle School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gunnison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gunnison Eleme
Gunnison Elementary School
560 students
- Gunnison High
Gunnison High School
410 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Secondary School
400 students
- This school
Gunnison Middle School
314 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Elementary School
303 students
- Lake Preschool 74
Lake Preschool
74 students
What this shows Gunnison Middle School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunnison Middle School compares
Gunnison Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,480
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
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.
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
District finance for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j reports $14,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~314 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.