- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littleton, CO
Ken Caryl Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ken Caryl Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080480000742
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ken Caryl Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ken Caryl Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ken Caryl Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Ken Caryl Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080480000742 · Littleton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 18.6:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Ken Caryl Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ken Caryl Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 725
Ken Caryl Middle School
725 students
What this shows Ken Caryl Middle School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ken Caryl Middle School compares
Ken Caryl 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$14,483
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Ken Caryl Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ken Caryl Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ken Caryl Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ken Caryl Middle School
How many students attend Ken Caryl Middle School?
Ken Caryl Middle School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ken Caryl Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ken Caryl Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ken Caryl Middle School?
20.5% of students at Ken Caryl Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ken Caryl Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ken Caryl Middle School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ken Caryl Middle School?
Ken Caryl Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ken Caryl Middle School rank among middle schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ken Caryl Middle School ranks #7 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Ken Caryl Middle School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.