Enrollment
440
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steamboat Springs Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steamboat Springs Middle School
Steamboat Springs Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Colorado average.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 also operates Steamboat Springs High School (871 students) and Soda Creek Elementary School (379 students) alongside Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs Middle School compares
Steamboat Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2, which includes Steamboat Springs Middle School.
$15,196
Per student
-7%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 28.5%
Federal 4.4%
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 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
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Steamboat Springs Middle School a good school?
Steamboat Springs Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 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.
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