- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boulder, CO
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080249000104
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 080249000104 · Boulder, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 21.9:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 482
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
482 students
What this shows Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics compares
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
How many students attend Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics has 482 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is 21.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
22.0% of students at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics 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 Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics rank among middle schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, 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 Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.