Enrollment
124
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% 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
What stands out at Skoglund Middle School
Skoglund Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Center, Colorado, enrolling 124 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.1% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Its district draws 31.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 150 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 124 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count also operates Haskin Elementary School (312 students) and Center High School (153 students) alongside Skoglund Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Skoglund Middle School compares
Skoglund Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count, which includes Skoglund Middle School.
$18,948
Per student
+16%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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 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. 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.
Is Skoglund Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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