- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hayden, CO
Hayden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080459000676
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hayden, CO.
School address
District: Hayden School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080459000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hayden Middle School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 8.4 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080459000676 · Hayden, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 11.6:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayden Valley Elementary School (232 students)
Hayden Middle School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE held 8.4 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hayden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hayden Valley
Hayden Valley Elementary School
232 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
119 students
- This school
Hayden Middle School
93 students
What this shows Hayden Middle School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden Middle School compares
Hayden 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Colorado - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Hayden Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hayden School District No. Re 1 reports $17,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden Middle School
How many students attend Hayden Middle School?
Hayden Middle School has 93 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayden, CO. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% 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 Hayden Middle School?
20.2% of students at Hayden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Hayden, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden Middle School?
Hayden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Hayden Middle School rank among public schools in Hayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hayden, 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 Hayden School District No. Re 1?
Besides Hayden Middle School, Hayden School District No. Re 1 also operates Hayden Valley Elementary School (232 students) and Hayden High School (119 students). See the Hayden School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.