Enrollment
482
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is a mid-sized middle school in Boulder, Colorado, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Colorado schools and 32% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 394 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students) and Fairview High School (1,863 students) alongside Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics.
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 Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics compares
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which includes Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics.
$15,316
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics a good school?
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. 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 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.
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