- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Heath Middle School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 080441000642 · Greeley, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 13.1:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Heath Middle School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Heath Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school 499
Heath Middle School
499 students
What this shows Heath Middle School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heath Middle School compares
Heath 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,784
- 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
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 (~499 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), down 92.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.