Enrollment
250
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hemphill Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hemphill Middle School
Hemphill Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Strasburg, Colorado, enrolling 250 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Strasburg School District 31j spends $9,777 per pupil, 40% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Strasburg School District 31j also operates Strasburg Elementary School (544 students) and Strasburg High School (364 students) alongside Hemphill 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 Hemphill Middle School compares
Hemphill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,777
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strasburg School District 31j, which includes Hemphill Middle School.
$9,777
Per student
-40%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 56.9%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Strasburg on the city page.
Is Hemphill Middle School a good school?
Hemphill Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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