Enrollment
124
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 080285000178
Skoglund Middle School — Center, CO
Federal NCES profile for Skoglund Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skoglund Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Skoglund Middle School reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 116% above the Colorado average and 60% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count spends $21,452 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.7% from the state, and 31.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Skoglund Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 116% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 116% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Colorado — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,452
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 71.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 121.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 124 Top 15% in Colorado — larger than 85% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.1% +116% vs state
NCES ID 080285000178
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 7.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 89
Out-of-school suspensions 61
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count, which includes Skoglund Middle School.
$21,452
Per student
+2%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 53.7%
Federal 31.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- —
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Skoglund Middle School
How many students attend Skoglund Middle School?
Skoglund Middle School has 124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in CENTER, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skoglund Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skoglund Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skoglund Middle School?
83.1% of students at Skoglund Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skoglund Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Skoglund Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in CENTER, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skoglund Middle School?
Skoglund Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.