- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
John Wesley Powell Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 080531001351 · Littleton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 14.5:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
John Wesley Powell Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
John Wesley Powell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arapahoe High
Arapahoe High School
1,748 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,748 students
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- This school 509
John Wesley Powell Middle School
509 students
What this shows John Wesley Powell Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Wesley Powell Middle School compares
John Wesley Powell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe reports $15,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~509 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.