- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arvada, CO
Oberon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oberon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080480001283
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oberon Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oberon Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oberon Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Oberon Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080480001283 · Arvada, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 20.1:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Oberon Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Oberon 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 704
Oberon Middle School
704 students
What this shows Oberon Middle School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oberon Middle School compares
Oberon 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Oberon Middle School is less 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 Oberon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oberon 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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oberon Middle School
How many students attend Oberon Middle School?
Oberon Middle School has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oberon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oberon Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oberon Middle School?
21.9% of students at Oberon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oberon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oberon Middle School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oberon Middle School?
Oberon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Oberon Middle School rank among middle schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Oberon Middle School ranks #3 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 Oberon 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.