- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littleton, CO
Rocky Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345001962
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Heights Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Heights Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rocky Heights Middle School held near 1,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 62.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080345001962 · Littleton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,129 enr · 19.1:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Rocky Heights Middle School held near 1,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 62.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rocky Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school
Rocky Heights Middle School
1,129 students
What this shows Rocky Heights Middle School reports 1,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Heights Middle School compares
Rocky Heights 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,129
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
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
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Rocky Heights Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Heights Middle School
How many students attend Rocky Heights Middle School?
Rocky Heights Middle School has 1,129 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,162 (2022-23) → 1,170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Heights Middle School?
2.8% of students at Rocky Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Heights Middle School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Heights Middle School?
Rocky Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Rocky Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Heights Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, 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 Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Rocky Heights Middle School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.