- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loveland, CO
Walt Clark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walt Clark 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 080540001286
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Clark Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Clark Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Clark Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540001286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Walt Clark Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080540001286 · Loveland, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 14.8:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Walt Clark Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Walt Clark 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 340
Walt Clark Middle School
340 students
What this shows Walt Clark Middle School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walt Clark Middle School compares
Walt Clark 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Colorado - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Walt Clark 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 Walt Clark 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Clark 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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walt Clark Middle School
How many students attend Walt Clark Middle School?
Walt Clark Middle School has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Clark Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Walt Clark Middle School?
29.2% of students at Walt Clark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walt Clark Middle School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Clark Middle School?
Walt Clark 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 Walt Clark Middle School rank among middle schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Clark Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Loveland, 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 Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Walt Clark 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.