- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, CO
Shaw Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shaw Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080723001244
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw Heights Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaw Heights Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-139 students YoY
Shaw Heights Middle School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-24.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-139 students YoY 080723001244 · Westminster, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 10.4:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Shaw Heights Middle School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-24.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Shaw Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 321
Shaw Heights Middle School
321 students
What this shows Shaw Heights Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw Heights Middle School compares
Shaw Heights 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in Colorado - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.6%
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
White 14.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Shaw Heights Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaw Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaw Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Heights Middle School
How many students attend Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 139.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Heights Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% 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 Shaw Heights Middle School?
66.5% of students at Shaw Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shaw Heights Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw Heights Middle School?
Shaw Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Shaw Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Shaw Heights Middle School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.