Enrollment
275
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lamar, CO
Lamar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080522000861
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lamar, CO.
School address
District: Lamar School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080522000861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar Middle School
Lamar Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lamar, Colorado, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (32%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamar School District No. Re-2 spends $9,479 per pupil, 42% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students) and Parkview Elementary School (252 students) alongside Lamar 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 Lamar Middle School compares
Lamar 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$9,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
White 32.4%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Lamar Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar School District No. Re-2, which includes Lamar Middle School.
$9,479
Per student
-42%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 62.4%
Federal 19.7%
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 Lamar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melvin Hendrickson Development Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar Middle School
How many students attend Lamar Middle School?
Lamar Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lamar, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 Lamar Middle School?
63.4% of students at Lamar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Lamar, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Middle School?
Lamar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar Middle School rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lamar, 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 Lamar on the city page.
Is Lamar Middle School a good school?
Lamar Middle School earns 40/100 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 Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Besides Lamar Middle School, Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students), Parkview Elementary School (252 students), and Washington Elementary School (222 students). See the Lamar School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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