- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Montbello Middle School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-22.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 080336006849 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 16.6:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Montbello Middle School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-22.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Montbello Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 315
Montbello Middle School
315 students
What this shows Montbello Middle School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montbello Middle School compares
Montbello Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,137
- 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
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 (~315 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 82.
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.
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.