- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pagosa Springs, CO
Pagosa Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pagosa Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080219000040
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pagosa Springs Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pagosa Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pagosa Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO.
School address
District: Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt · Colorado
NCES ID 080219000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pagosa Springs Middle School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 080219000040 · Pagosa Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 16.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pagosa Springs Elementary School (511 students)
Pagosa Springs Middle School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pagosa Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
511 students
- This school
Pagosa Springs Middle School
484 students
- Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs High School
435 students
- Pagosa Peak Op 111
Pagosa Peak Open School
111 students
- San Juan Mount 47
San Juan Mountain School
47 students
What this shows Pagosa Springs Middle School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pagosa Springs Middle School compares
Pagosa Springs 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Colorado - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$13,910
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Pagosa Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt reports $13,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pagosa Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Springs High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Peak Open School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Juan Mountain School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pagosa Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pagosa Springs Middle School
How many students attend Pagosa Springs Middle School?
Pagosa Springs Middle School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pagosa Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pagosa Springs Middle School?
44.0% of students at Pagosa Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pagosa Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pagosa Springs Middle School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Pagosa Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pagosa Springs Middle School?
Pagosa Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pagosa Springs Middle School rank among elementary schools in Pagosa Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pagosa Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pagosa Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
Besides Pagosa Springs Middle School, Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt also operates Pagosa Springs Elementary School (511 students), Pagosa Springs High School (435 students), and Pagosa Peak Open School (111 students). See the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt district page for the complete list.