- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080306000256
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #10 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North 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 Middle School ranks #10 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Middle School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080306000256 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 18.7:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
North Middle School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 636
North Middle School
636 students
What this shows North Middle School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle School compares
North 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% 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.
Funding equity
$15,835
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, North Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Middle School?
54.6% of students at North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 North Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #10 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides North Middle School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.