- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Strasburg, CO
Hemphill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hemphill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080675001160
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemphill Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Strasburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemphill Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strasburg, CO.
School address
District: Strasburg School District 31j · Colorado
NCES ID 080675001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hemphill Middle School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080675001160 · Strasburg, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 16.7:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Strasburg Elementary School (544 students)
Hemphill Middle School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hemphill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strasburg Elem
Strasburg Elementary School
544 students
- Strasburg High
Strasburg High School
364 students
- This school
Hemphill Middle School
250 students
- Prairie Creek 22
Prairie Creek High School
22 students
What this shows Hemphill Middle School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemphill Middle School compares
Hemphill 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Colorado - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$10,793
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Hemphill Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Strasburg School District 31j reports $10,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemphill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Creek High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemphill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemphill Middle School
How many students attend Hemphill Middle School?
Hemphill Middle School has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Strasburg, CO. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemphill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemphill Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemphill Middle School?
27.8% of students at Hemphill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemphill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hemphill Middle School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Strasburg, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemphill Middle School?
Hemphill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hemphill Middle School rank among public schools in Strasburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strasburg, 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 Strasburg School District 31j?
Besides Hemphill Middle School, Strasburg School District 31j also operates Strasburg Elementary School (544 students), Strasburg High School (364 students), and Prairie Creek High School (22 students). See the Strasburg School District 31j district page for the complete list.