Enrollment
315
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Montbello Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Montbello Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006849
👥 S:T ratio 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montbello Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #25 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Montbello Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montbello Middle School ranks #25 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montbello Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montbello Middle School
Montbello Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 315 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 78.5% of students qualify for free meals, 104% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside Montbello 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 Montbello Middle School compares
Montbello 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 104% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Colorado - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,336
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.
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 70.1%
African American 15.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.3%
White 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Montbello Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes Montbello Middle School.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Montbello Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montbello Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~315 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Montbello Middle School
How many students attend Montbello Middle School?
Montbello Middle School has 315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montbello Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montbello Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montbello Middle School?
78.5% of students at Montbello Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montbello Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Montbello Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montbello Middle School?
Montbello Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Montbello Middle School rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Montbello Middle School ranks #25 of 31 middle schools in Denver, 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 Denver on the city page.
Is Montbello Middle School a good school?
Montbello Middle School earns 34/100 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Montbello Middle School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.
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