- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gypsum, CO
Gypsum Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gypsum Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080354001723
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gypsum Creek Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gypsum · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gypsum Creek Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gypsum Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354001723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Gypsum Creek Middle School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080354001723 · Gypsum, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 12.7:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Gypsum Creek Middle School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gypsum Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- Gypsum Element
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- Eagle County C 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- This school 317
Gypsum Creek Middle School
317 students
What this shows Gypsum Creek Middle School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gypsum Creek Middle School compares
Gypsum Creek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$16,183
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 20.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Gypsum Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gypsum Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gypsum Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gypsum Creek Middle School
How many students attend Gypsum Creek Middle School?
Gypsum Creek Middle School has 317 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gypsum, CO. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gypsum Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gypsum Creek Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% 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 Gypsum Creek Middle School?
37.0% of students at Gypsum Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gypsum Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gypsum Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Gypsum, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gypsum Creek Middle School?
Gypsum Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gypsum Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Gypsum?
By Resource Investment Index, Gypsum Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, 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 Gypsum on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Gypsum Creek Middle School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.