- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Commerce City, CO
Otho E Stuart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Otho E Stuart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080258006420
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otho E Stuart Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Otho E Stuart Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otho E Stuart Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Otho E Stuart Middle School shrank from 791 students in 2022-23 to 741 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 080258006420 · Commerce City, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 19.9:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Otho E Stuart Middle School shrank from 791 students in 2022-23 to 741 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Otho E Stuart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 794
Otho E Stuart Middle School
794 students
What this shows Otho E Stuart Middle School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otho E Stuart Middle School compares
Otho E Stuart 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$10,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 794 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
White 28.0%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Otho E Stuart Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otho E Stuart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otho E Stuart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otho E Stuart Middle School
How many students attend Otho E Stuart Middle School?
Otho E Stuart Middle School has 794 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otho E Stuart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otho E Stuart Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otho E Stuart Middle School?
34.9% of students at Otho E Stuart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otho E Stuart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Otho E Stuart Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otho E Stuart Middle School?
Otho E Stuart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Otho E Stuart Middle School rank among middle schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Otho E Stuart Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Commerce City, 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 Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Otho E Stuart Middle School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.