- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simla, CO
Simla Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Simla Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080660001140
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simla Junior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Simla · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Simla Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simla Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Simla, CO.
School address
District: Big Sandy School District No. 100j · Colorado
NCES ID 080660001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Simla Junior High School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 080660001140 · Simla, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 9:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Simla Elementary School (165 students)
Simla Junior High School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Simla Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simla Elementa
Simla Elementary School
165 students
- Simla High Sch
Simla High School
101 students
- This school 63
Simla Junior High School
63 students
What this shows Simla Junior High School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simla Junior High School compares
Simla 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 46% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 5% in Colorado - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$14,490
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Simla Junior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Sandy School District No. 100j reports $14,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simla Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simla Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simla Junior High School
How many students attend Simla Junior High School?
Simla Junior High School has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simla, CO. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simla Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simla Junior High School is 9:1, which is 46% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 43% 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 Simla Junior High School?
43.8% of students at Simla Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simla Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Simla Junior High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Simla, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simla Junior High School?
Simla Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Simla Junior High School rank among public schools in Simla?
By Resource Investment Index, Simla Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Simla, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Besides Simla Junior High School, Big Sandy School District No. 100j also operates Simla Elementary School (165 students) and Simla High School (101 students). See the Big Sandy School District No. 100j district page for the complete list.