Enrollment
499
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greeley, CO
Heath Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heath Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080441000642
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heath Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heath Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heath Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heath Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heath Middle School
Heath Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 499 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 73.8% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 411 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 499 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside Heath 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 Heath Middle School compares
Heath 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,298
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 260 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 82.4 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 74.3%
White 14.6%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Heath Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Heath Middle School.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 Heath Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heath Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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Frequently asked questions about Heath Middle School
How many students attend Heath Middle School?
Heath Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greeley, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heath Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heath Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Heath Middle School?
73.8% of students at Heath Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heath Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heath Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heath Middle School?
Heath Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heath Middle School rank among middle schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Heath Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greeley, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greeley on the city page.
Is Heath Middle School a good school?
Heath Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Heath Middle School, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.
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