- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northglenn, CO
Northglenn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northglenn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080690001187
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northglenn Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Northglenn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northglenn Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northglenn Middle School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Northglenn, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Northglenn Middle School shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 080690001187 · Northglenn, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 15.3:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Northglenn Middle School shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Northglenn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 672
Northglenn Middle School
672 students
What this shows Northglenn Middle School reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northglenn Middle School compares
Northglenn 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.1%
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
$14,748
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 243 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
White 19.0%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Northglenn Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northglenn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northglenn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northglenn Middle School
How many students attend Northglenn Middle School?
Northglenn Middle School has 672 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northglenn, CO. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northglenn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northglenn Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Northglenn Middle School?
67.7% of students at Northglenn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northglenn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northglenn Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Northglenn, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northglenn Middle School?
Northglenn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Northglenn Middle School rank among public schools in Northglenn?
By Resource Investment Index, Northglenn Middle School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Northglenn, 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 Northglenn on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Northglenn Middle School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.