Enrollment
1,020
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, CO
Infinity Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Infinity Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080291006728
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Infinity Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #16 of 16
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Infinity Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Infinity Middle School ranks #16 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Infinity Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Infinity Middle School
Infinity Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 1,020 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Colorado schools and 28% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,020 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students) and Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students) alongside Infinity 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 Infinity Middle School compares
Infinity 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,137
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 9.7%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Infinity 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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, which includes Infinity Middle School.
$14,137
Per student
-13%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 Infinity Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Infinity Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,020 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Infinity Middle School
How many students attend Infinity Middle School?
Infinity Middle School has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Infinity Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Infinity Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Infinity Middle School?
14.6% of students at Infinity Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Infinity Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Infinity Middle School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Infinity Middle School?
Infinity Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Infinity Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Infinity Middle School ranks #16 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is Infinity Middle School a good school?
Infinity Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Infinity Middle School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.
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