- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fountain, CO
Janitell Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Janitell Junior High 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 080648001120
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Janitell Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Fountain · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Janitell Junior High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Janitell Junior High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Fountain, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Janitell Junior High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 080648001120 · Fountain, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 17.3:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
Janitell Junior High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Janitell Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Ridge Hig
Mesa Ridge High School
1,304 students
- Widefield High
Widefield High School
1,193 students
- Grand Mountain
Grand Mountain School
1,044 students
- This school
Janitell Junior High School
658 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary School
582 students
- Sunrise Elemen 506
Sunrise Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Janitell Junior High School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Janitell Junior High School compares
Janitell Junior High 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,730
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Janitell Junior High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of reports $12,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Janitell Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Janitell Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Janitell Junior High School
How many students attend Janitell Junior High School?
Janitell Junior High School has 658 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fountain, CO. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Janitell Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Janitell Junior High School is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Janitell Junior High School?
19.2% of students at Janitell Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Janitell Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Janitell Junior High School is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Fountain, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Janitell Junior High School?
Janitell Junior High 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 Janitell Junior High School rank among public schools in Fountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Janitell Junior High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Fountain, 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 Fountain on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides Janitell Junior High School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Widefield High School (1,193 students), and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.