- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Trinidad Middle School shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 080696001204 · Trinidad, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fisher's Peak Elementary School (393 students)
Trinidad Middle School shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Trinidad Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fisher's Peak
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
393 students
- Trinidad High
Trinidad High School
204 students
- This school
Trinidad Middle School
172 students
What this shows Trinidad Middle School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trinidad Middle School compares
Trinidad 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,520
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
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.
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
District finance for Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and reports $14,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.