- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080192001593
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Ridge Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #11 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks #11 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mountain Ridge Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080192001593 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 16:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Mountain Ridge Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mountain Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- This school 690
Mountain Ridge Middle School
690 students
What this shows Mountain Ridge Middle School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Ridge Middle School compares
Mountain Ridge 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Mountain Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Middle School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Mountain Ridge Middle School?
20.3% of students at Mountain Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Ridge Middle School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mountain Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks #11 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Mountain Ridge Middle School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Liberty High School (1,526 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.