- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manitou Springs, CO
Manitou Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Manitou Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080549000945
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manitou Springs Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manitou Springs · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manitou Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manitou Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manitou Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080549000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Manitou Springs Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080549000945 · Manitou Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 11.5:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Manitou Springs High School (367 students)
Manitou Springs Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Manitou Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manitou Spring
Manitou Springs High School
367 students
- Manitou Spring
Manitou Springs Elementary School
331 students
- This school
Manitou Springs Middle School
275 students
- Ute Pass Eleme
Ute Pass Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Manitou Springs Middle School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manitou Springs Middle School compares
Manitou Springs 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 35% | 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
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,374
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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Manitou Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manitou Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manitou Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ute Pass Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manitou Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manitou Springs Middle School
How many students attend Manitou Springs Middle School?
Manitou Springs Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manitou Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 Manitou Springs Middle School?
25.1% of students at Manitou Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manitou Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Manitou Springs Middle School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Manitou Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manitou Springs Middle School?
Manitou Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manitou Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Manitou Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Manitou Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manitou Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El?
Besides Manitou Springs Middle School, Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El also operates Manitou Springs High School (367 students), Manitou Springs Elementary School (331 students), and Ute Pass Elementary School (174 students). See the Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El district page for the complete list.