- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Windsor, CO
Severance Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Severance Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080735006427
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Severance Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Severance Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Severance Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Windsor, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080735006427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Severance Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 080735006427 · Windsor, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 16:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Windsor High School (1,094 students)
Severance Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Severance Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windsor High S
Windsor High School
1,094 students
- Severance High
Severance High School
943 students
- Windsor Middle
Windsor Middle School
785 students
- Windsor Charte
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School
780 students
- This school
Severance Middle School
670 students
- Range View Ele
Range View Elementary
584 students
What this shows Severance Middle School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Severance Middle School compares
Severance 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$11,404
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Severance Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 reports $11,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Severance Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Severance High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Range View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Severance Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Severance Middle School
How many students attend Severance Middle School?
Severance Middle School has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Windsor, CO. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Severance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Severance Middle School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Severance Middle School?
22.3% of students at Severance Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Severance Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Severance Middle School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Windsor, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Severance Middle School?
Severance Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Severance Middle School rank among middle schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Severance Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Windsor, 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 Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4?
Besides Severance Middle School, Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 also operates Windsor High School (1,094 students), Severance High School (943 students), and Windsor Middle School (785 students). See the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 district page for the complete list.