- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ignacio Middle School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080477000688 · Ignacio, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 10.3:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ignacio Elementary School (279 students)
Ignacio Middle School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ignacio Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ignacio Elemen
Ignacio Elementary School
279 students
- Ignacio High S
Ignacio High School
182 students
- This school
Ignacio Middle School
144 students
What this shows Ignacio Middle School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ignacio Middle School compares
Ignacio 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Ignacio School District No. 11jt reports $20,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~144 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.