- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thornton, CO
Rodger Quist Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rodger Quist 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 080258006753
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodger Quist Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodger Quist Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodger Quist Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Rodger Quist Middle School shrank from 923 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 080258006753 · Thornton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 19:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Rodger Quist Middle School shrank from 923 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rodger Quist 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
Rodger Quist Middle School
855 students
What this shows Rodger Quist Middle School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodger Quist Middle School compares
Rodger Quist 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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 855 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 41.5%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Rodger Quist Middle School is more 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 Rodger Quist 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodger Quist 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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodger Quist Middle School
How many students attend Rodger Quist Middle School?
Rodger Quist Middle School has 855 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodger Quist Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodger Quist Middle School is 19:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rodger Quist Middle School?
18.9% of students at Rodger Quist Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodger Quist Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rodger Quist Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodger Quist Middle School?
Rodger Quist 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 Rodger Quist Middle School rank among middle schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodger Quist Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Thornton, 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 Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Rodger Quist 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.