- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Collins, CO
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080399001849
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 080399001849 · Fort Collins, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 19.1:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 762
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
762 students
What this shows Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School compares
Kinard Core Knowledge 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,986
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Asian 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
How many students attend Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
5.5% of students at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.