- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ouray, CO
Ouray Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ouray Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080597001662
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ouray Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ouray · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ouray Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ouray Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ouray, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080597001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 080597001662 · Ouray, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 9.2:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ouray Elementary School (79 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Ouray. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ouray Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ouray Elementa
Ouray Elementary School
79 students
- This school
Ouray Middle School
55 students
- Ouray Senior H
Ouray Senior High School
46 students
What this shows Ouray Middle School reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ouray Middle School compares
Ouray 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Colorado - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,559
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Ouray Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and, which includes Ouray Middle School.
$21,559
Per student
+20%
vs Colorado
Avg $17,910
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 35.5%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ouray Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouray Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouray Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ouray Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ouray Middle School
How many students attend Ouray Middle School?
Ouray Middle School has 55 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ouray, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouray Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 45% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 41% 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 Ouray Middle School?
17.9% of students at Ouray Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ouray Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ouray Middle School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Ouray, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ouray Middle School?
Ouray Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Ouray Middle School rank among public schools in Ouray?
By Resource Investment Index, Ouray Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ouray, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and?
Besides Ouray Middle School, Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and also operates Ouray Elementary School (79 students) and Ouray Senior High School (46 students). See the Ouray School District No. R-1 of the County of Ouray and district page for the complete list.
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