- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littleton, CO
Summit Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Ridge 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 080480001054
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Ridge Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Ridge Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Summit Ridge Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 080480001054 · Littleton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 17.7:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Summit Ridge Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Summit Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school
Summit Ridge Middle School
851 students
What this shows Summit Ridge Middle School reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Ridge Middle School compares
Summit Ridge 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Summit Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~851 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Summit Ridge Middle School?
Summit Ridge Middle School has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Ridge Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Ridge Middle School?
18.7% of students at Summit Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Ridge Middle School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Ridge Middle School?
Summit Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Summit Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Ridge Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Summit Ridge Middle School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.