- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loveland, CO
Lucile Erwin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lucile Erwin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080540001655
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucile Erwin Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucile Erwin Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucile Erwin Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lucile Erwin Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080540001655 · Loveland, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 14:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Lucile Erwin Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lucile Erwin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school
Lucile Erwin Middle School
686 students
What this shows Lucile Erwin Middle School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucile Erwin Middle School compares
Lucile Erwin 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$14,678
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Lucile Erwin Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucile Erwin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucile Erwin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- 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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucile Erwin Middle School
How many students attend Lucile Erwin Middle School?
Lucile Erwin Middle School has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucile Erwin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucile Erwin Middle School is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% 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 Lucile Erwin Middle School?
28.9% of students at Lucile Erwin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucile Erwin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lucile Erwin Middle School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucile Erwin Middle School?
Lucile Erwin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lucile Erwin Middle School rank among middle schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucile Erwin Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Loveland, 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 Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Lucile Erwin Middle School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.