- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arvada, CO
North Arvada Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Arvada Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080480000760
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Arvada Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Arvada Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Arvada Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
North Arvada Middle School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 080480000760 · Arvada, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 18.6:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
North Arvada Middle School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
North Arvada Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 464
North Arvada Middle School
464 students
What this shows North Arvada Middle School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Arvada Middle School compares
North Arvada 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$14,483
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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 39.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, North Arvada Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Arvada Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Arvada 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
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Arvada Middle School
How many students attend North Arvada Middle School?
North Arvada Middle School has 464 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Arvada Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Arvada Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Arvada Middle School?
49.0% of students at North Arvada Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Arvada Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Arvada Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Arvada Middle School?
North Arvada Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Arvada Middle School rank among middle schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, North Arvada Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Arvada, 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 Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides North Arvada Middle School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.