- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Telluride, CO
Telluride Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Telluride Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080687001304
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telluride Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Telluride · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Telluride Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Telluride, CO.
School address
District: Telluride School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080687001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Telluride Middle School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080687001304 · Telluride, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 15.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Telluride High School (298 students)
Telluride Middle School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Telluride Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Telluride High
Telluride High School
298 students
- Telluride Inte
Telluride Intermediate School
237 students
- Telluride Elem
Telluride Elementary School
140 students
- This school
Telluride Middle School
124 students
What this shows Telluride Middle School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telluride Middle School compares
Telluride 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$20,208
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Telluride Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Telluride School District No. R-1 reports $20,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telluride Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Telluride Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Telluride Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telluride Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Telluride Middle School
How many students attend Telluride Middle School?
Telluride Middle School has 124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Telluride, CO. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telluride Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telluride Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Telluride Middle School?
13.1% of students at Telluride Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telluride Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Telluride Middle School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Telluride, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telluride Middle School?
Telluride Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Telluride Middle School rank among public schools in Telluride?
By Resource Investment Index, Telluride Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Telluride, 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 Telluride School District No. R-1?
Besides Telluride Middle School, Telluride School District No. R-1 also operates Telluride High School (298 students), Telluride Intermediate School (237 students), and Telluride Elementary School (140 students). See the Telluride School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.