- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thornton, CO
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080690001186
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Ridge Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Shadow Ridge Middle School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 080690001186 · Thornton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 16.6:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Shadow Ridge Middle School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Shadow Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 632
Shadow Ridge Middle School
632 students
What this shows Shadow Ridge Middle School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Ridge Middle School compares
Shadow Ridge 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Colorado - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$14,748
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 34.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Shadow Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shadow Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shadow Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Shadow Ridge Middle School?
Shadow Ridge Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shadow Ridge Middle School?
37.5% of students at Shadow Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Ridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Ridge Middle School?
Shadow Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Shadow Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Ridge Middle School ranks #2 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 Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Shadow Ridge Middle School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.