- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longmont, CO
Trail Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Trail Ridge 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 080537001891
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trail Ridge Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Trail Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trail Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537001891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Trail Ridge Middle School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 080537001891 · Longmont, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14.5:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Trail Ridge Middle School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Trail Ridge 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 435
Trail Ridge Middle School
435 students
What this shows Trail Ridge Middle School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trail Ridge Middle School compares
Trail Ridge 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.3%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 37.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Trail Ridge 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 Trail Ridge 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trail Ridge 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trail Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Trail Ridge Middle School?
Trail Ridge Middle School has 435 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trail Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trail Ridge Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 Trail Ridge Middle School?
49.4% of students at Trail Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trail Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Trail Ridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trail Ridge Middle School?
Trail Ridge 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 Trail Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Trail Ridge 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 Trail Ridge 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.