- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longmont, CO
Sunset Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080537000908
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Sunset Middle School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 080537000908 · Longmont, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.2:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Sunset Middle School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sunset Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school 316
Sunset Middle School
316 students
What this shows Sunset Middle School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Middle School compares
Sunset 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$14,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 39.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Sunset Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Middle School
How many students attend Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Sunset Middle School?
42.2% of students at Sunset Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Middle School?
Sunset Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sunset Middle School rank among middle schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Longmont, 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 Longmont on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Sunset Middle School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.