- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berthoud, CO
Turner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080540001354
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Berthoud · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Berthoud, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Turner Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080540001354 · Berthoud, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 16:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Turner Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Turner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school 448
Turner Middle School
448 students
What this shows Turner Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Middle School compares
Turner Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$14,678
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 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
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Turner Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Turner Middle School
How many students attend Turner Middle School?
Turner Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berthoud, CO. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Turner Middle School?
13.2% of students at Turner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Middle School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Berthoud, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Middle School?
Turner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Turner Middle School rank among public schools in Berthoud?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Berthoud, 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 Berthoud on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Turner Middle School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.