- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairplay, CO
South Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080384000622
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairplay · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairplay, CO.
School address
District: Park County School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080384000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
South Park Middle School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 080384000622 · Fairplay, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 12.4:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Edith Teter Elementary School (190 students)
South Park Middle School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
South Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edith Teter El
Edith Teter Elementary School
190 students
- Lake George Ch
Lake George Charter School
152 students
- South Park Hig
South Park High School
121 students
- This school
South Park Middle School
87 students
- Guffey Charter 26
Guffey Charter School
26 students
What this shows South Park Middle School reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Middle School compares
South Park 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$19,413
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
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, South Park Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park County School District No. Re-2 reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Teter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake George Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guffey Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Middle School
How many students attend South Park Middle School?
South Park Middle School has 87 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairplay, CO. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% 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 South Park Middle School?
32.7% of students at South Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Park Middle School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Fairplay, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Middle School?
South Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Park Middle School rank among public schools in Fairplay?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairplay, 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 Park County School District No. Re-2?
Besides South Park Middle School, Park County School District No. Re-2 also operates Edith Teter Elementary School (190 students), Lake George Charter School (152 students), and South Park High School (121 students). See the Park County School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.