Enrollment
144
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ignacio, CO
Ignacio Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ignacio Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080477000688
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ignacio Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ignacio · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ignacio Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ignacio Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ignacio, CO.
School address
District: Ignacio School District No. 11jt · Colorado
NCES ID 080477000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ignacio Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ignacio Middle School
Ignacio Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ignacio, Colorado, enrolling 144 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Ignacio Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of Colorado schools and 38% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 144 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ignacio School District No. 11jt also operates Ignacio Elementary School (279 students) and Ignacio High School (182 students) alongside Ignacio 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 Ignacio Middle School compares
Ignacio 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Colorado - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.6%
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
$19,352
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 24.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ignacio 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 Ignacio School District No. 11jt, which includes Ignacio Middle School.
$19,352
Per student
+19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 52.0%
Federal 18.3%
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 Ignacio Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ignacio High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ignacio Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~144 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ignacio Middle School
How many students attend Ignacio Middle School?
Ignacio Middle School has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ignacio, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 38% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% 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 Ignacio Middle School?
60.0% of students at Ignacio Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ignacio Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ignacio Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.0% of enrollment, in Ignacio, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ignacio Middle School?
Ignacio Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Ignacio Middle School rank among public schools in Ignacio?
By Resource Investment Index, Ignacio Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ignacio, 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 Ignacio on the city page.
Is Ignacio Middle School a good school?
Ignacio Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ignacio School District No. 11jt?
Besides Ignacio Middle School, Ignacio School District No. 11jt also operates Ignacio Elementary School (279 students) and Ignacio High School (182 students). See the Ignacio School District No. 11jt district page for the complete list.
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