- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monte Vista, CO
Sargent Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sargent Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080645002015
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sargent Junior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Monte Vista · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 35:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sargent Junior High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sargent Junior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO.
School address
District: Sargent School District No. Re-33j · Colorado
NCES ID 080645002015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sargent Junior High School shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080645002015 · Monte Vista, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 35:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sargent Elementary School (142 students)
Sargent Junior High School shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sargent Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sargent Elemen
Sargent Elementary School
142 students
- Sargent Senior
Sargent Senior High School
81 students
- This school
Sargent Junior High School
70 students
What this shows Sargent Junior High School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sargent Junior High School compares
Sargent Junior High 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 | 35:1 | ▲ 111% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
35:1
students per teacher
- 111% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,571
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Sargent Junior High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sargent School District No. Re-33j reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sargent Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sargent Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sargent Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sargent Junior High School
How many students attend Sargent Junior High School?
Sargent Junior High School has 70 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monte Vista, CO. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sargent Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sargent Junior High School is 35:1, which is 111% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sargent Junior High School?
26.8% of students at Sargent Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sargent Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sargent Junior High School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sargent Junior High School?
Sargent Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Sargent Junior High School rank among public schools in Monte Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Sargent Junior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, 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 Monte Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sargent School District No. Re-33j?
Besides Sargent Junior High School, Sargent School District No. Re-33j also operates Sargent Elementary School (142 students) and Sargent Senior High School (81 students). See the Sargent School District No. Re-33j district page for the complete list.