- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center, CO
Skoglund Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Skoglund Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080285000178
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skoglund Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Center · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Skoglund Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skoglund Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Center, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080285000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Skoglund Middle School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080285000178 · Center, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 13.8:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Haskin Elementary School (312 students)
Skoglund Middle School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Skoglund Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haskin Element
Haskin Elementary School
312 students
- Center High Sc
Center High School
153 students
- This school 124
Skoglund Middle School
124 students
- Center Virtual 23
Center Virtual Academy
23 students
- The Academic R 16
The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley
16 students
What this shows Skoglund Middle School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skoglund Middle School compares
Skoglund 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 116% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Skoglund Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count reports $20,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skoglund Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Skoglund Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~124 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skoglund Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skoglund Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 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% of enrollment, in Center, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skoglund Middle School?
Skoglund Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Skoglund Middle School rank among public schools in Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Skoglund Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Center, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count?
Besides Skoglund Middle School, Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count also operates Haskin Elementary School (312 students), Center High School (153 students), and Center Virtual Academy (23 students). See the Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count district page for the complete list.