Enrollment
248
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilcrest, CO
North Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080420000577
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valley Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gilcrest · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080420000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Valley Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Valley Middle School
North Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gilcrest, Colorado, enrolling 248 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.6% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (31%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 248 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Valley High School (483 students) and Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students) alongside North Valley 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 North Valley Middle School compares
North Valley 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$15,088
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 65.7%
White 31.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, North Valley Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which includes North Valley Middle School.
$15,088
Per student
-7%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 7.3%
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 North Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pete Mirich Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platteville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Valley Middle School
How many students attend North Valley Middle School?
North Valley Middle School has 248 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilcrest, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% lower 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 North Valley Middle School?
39.6% of students at North Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Valley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Gilcrest, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valley Middle School?
North Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Gilcrest?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gilcrest on the city page.
Is North Valley Middle School a good school?
North Valley Middle School earns 44/100 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 Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Besides North Valley Middle School, Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Valley High School (483 students), Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students), and Platteville Elementary School (317 students). See the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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