- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rifle, CO
Rifle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rifle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080624001096
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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
Rifle Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rifle · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rifle Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rifle Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rifle, CO.
School address
District: Garfield School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080624001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Rifle Middle School shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 080624001096 · Rifle, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 15.3:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rifle High School (778 students)
Rifle Middle School shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rifle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rifle High Sch
Rifle High School
778 students
- Coal Ridge Hig
Coal Ridge High School
578 students
- This school
Rifle Middle School
552 students
- Riverside Scho
Riverside School
483 students
- Cactus Valley
Cactus Valley Elementary School
462 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Rifle Middle School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rifle Middle School compares
Rifle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$13,874
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 50.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 34.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Rifle Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garfield School District No. Re-2 reports $13,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rifle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coal Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cactus Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rifle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rifle Middle School
How many students attend Rifle Middle School?
Rifle Middle School has 552 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rifle, CO. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rifle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rifle Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Rifle Middle School?
43.5% of students at Rifle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rifle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rifle Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Rifle, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rifle Middle School?
Rifle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Rifle Middle School rank among public schools in Rifle?
By Resource Investment Index, Rifle Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rifle, 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 Rifle on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Besides Rifle Middle School, Garfield School District No. Re-2 also operates Rifle High School (778 students), Coal Ridge High School (578 students), and Riverside School (483 students). See the Garfield School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.