- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brighton, CO
Overland Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Overland Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080258001377
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overland Trail Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Overland Trail Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overland Trail Middle School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258001377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Overland Trail Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 080258001377 · Brighton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 14.9:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Overland Trail Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Overland Trail 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 581
Overland Trail Middle School
581 students
What this shows Overland Trail Middle School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overland Trail Middle School compares
Overland Trail 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
White 23.9%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Overland Trail Middle School is less 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 Overland Trail 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overland Trail 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overland Trail Middle School
How many students attend Overland Trail Middle School?
Overland Trail Middle School has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overland Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overland Trail Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% 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 Overland Trail Middle School?
50.9% of students at Overland Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overland Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Overland Trail Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overland Trail Middle School?
Overland Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Overland Trail Middle School rank among public schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Overland Trail Middle School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Brighton, 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 Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Overland Trail 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.