- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salida, CO
Salida Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Salida Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080633001107
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salida Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Salida · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Salida Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CO.
School address
District: Salida School District No. R-32 · Colorado
NCES ID 080633001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Salida Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080633001107 · Salida, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 13.1:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Longfellow Elementary School (449 students)
Salida Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Salida Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
449 students
- Salida High Sc
Salida High School
409 students
- This school
Salida Middle School
327 students
- Salida Early C 74
Salida Early Childhood Center
74 students
- Crest Academy 60
Crest Academy
60 students
- Horizons Explo 32
Horizons Exploratory Academy
32 students
What this shows Salida Middle School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salida Middle School compares
Salida 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$16,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Salida Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salida School District No. R-32 reports $16,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salida Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salida High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salida Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crest Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizons Exploratory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salida Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salida Middle School
How many students attend Salida Middle School?
Salida Middle School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salida, CO. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Salida Middle School?
25.7% of students at Salida Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salida Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Salida Middle School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Salida, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salida Middle School?
Salida Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Salida Middle School rank among elementary schools in Salida?
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, 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 Salida on the city page.
What other schools are in Salida School District No. R-32?
Besides Salida Middle School, Salida School District No. R-32 also operates Longfellow Elementary School (449 students), Salida High School (409 students), and Salida Early Childhood Center (74 students). See the Salida School District No. R-32 district page for the complete list.