- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Steamboat Springs 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 080666001146
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steamboat Springs Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Steamboat Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Steamboat Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steamboat Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Steamboat Springs, CO.
School address
District: Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080666001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Steamboat Springs Middle School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 080666001146 · Steamboat Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 12.6:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Steamboat Springs High School (871 students)
Steamboat Springs Middle School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Steamboat Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steamboat Spri
Steamboat Springs High School
871 students
- This school
Steamboat Springs Middle School
440 students
- Soda Creek Ele
Soda Creek Elementary School
379 students
- Strawberry Par
Strawberry Park Elementary School
368 students
- Sleeping Giant 337
Sleeping Giant School
337 students
- North Routt Co 82
North Routt Community Charter School
82 students
What this shows Steamboat Springs Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steamboat Springs Middle School compares
Steamboat Springs 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Steamboat Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 reports $17,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steamboat Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soda Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sleeping Giant School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Routt Community Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steamboat Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steamboat Springs Middle School
How many students attend Steamboat Springs Middle School?
Steamboat Springs Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Steamboat Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% 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 Steamboat Springs Middle School?
7.9% of students at Steamboat Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steamboat Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Steamboat Springs Middle School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Steamboat Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steamboat Springs Middle School?
Steamboat Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Steamboat Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Steamboat Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Steamboat Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Steamboat Springs, 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 Steamboat Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2?
Besides Steamboat Springs Middle School, Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 also operates Steamboat Springs High School (871 students), Soda Creek Elementary School (379 students), and Strawberry Park Elementary School (368 students). See the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 district page for the complete list.