Enrollment
172
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trinidad, CO
Trinidad Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Trinidad Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080696001204
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trinidad Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Trinidad · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Trinidad Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trinidad Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trinidad, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080696001204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trinidad Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trinidad Middle School
Trinidad Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Trinidad, Colorado, enrolling 172 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 70.0% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (30%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 172 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and also operates Fisher's Peak Elementary School (393 students) and Trinidad High School (204 students) alongside Trinidad 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 Trinidad Middle School compares
Trinidad 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Colorado - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,991
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 30.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Trinidad Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and, which includes Trinidad Middle School.
$13,991
Per student
-14%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 18.9%
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 Trinidad Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Peak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinidad High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trinidad Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trinidad Middle School
How many students attend Trinidad Middle School?
Trinidad Middle School has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trinidad, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinidad Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trinidad Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 6% 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 Trinidad Middle School?
70.0% of students at Trinidad Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trinidad Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Trinidad Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Trinidad, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trinidad Middle School?
Trinidad Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trinidad Middle School rank among public schools in Trinidad?
By Resource Investment Index, Trinidad Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trinidad, 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 Trinidad on the city page.
Is Trinidad Middle School a good school?
Trinidad Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and?
Besides Trinidad Middle School, Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and also operates Fisher's Peak Elementary School (393 students) and Trinidad High School (204 students). See the Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and district page for the complete list.
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