Enrollment
509
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littleton, CO
John Wesley Powell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Wesley Powell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080531001351
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Wesley Powell Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Wesley Powell Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Wesley Powell Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Wesley Powell Middle School
John Wesley Powell Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Littleton, Colorado, enrolling 509 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students) and Heritage High School (1,748 students) alongside John Wesley Powell 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School compares
John Wesley Powell 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,988
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, John Wesley Powell Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, which includes John Wesley Powell Middle School.
$13,988
Per student
-14%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.0%
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 John Wesley Powell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Wesley Powell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Wesley Powell Middle School
How many students attend John Wesley Powell Middle School?
John Wesley Powell Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littleton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Wesley Powell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Wesley Powell Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School?
11.6% of students at John Wesley Powell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Wesley Powell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Wesley Powell Middle School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Wesley Powell Middle School?
John Wesley Powell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 John Wesley Powell Middle School rank among middle schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, 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 Littleton on the city page.
Is John Wesley Powell Middle School a good school?
John Wesley Powell Middle School earns 54/100 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 Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides John Wesley Powell Middle School, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Heritage High School (1,748 students), and Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.
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