- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keenesburg, CO
Weld Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Weld Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080492002026
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weld Central Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Keenesburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Weld Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weld Central Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Keenesburg, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District Re-3j · Colorado
NCES ID 080492002026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Weld Central Middle School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080492002026 · Keenesburg, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Weld Central Senior High School (651 students)
Weld Central Middle School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Weld Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weld Central S
Weld Central Senior High School
651 students
- Meadow Ridge E
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
440 students
- This school
Weld Central Middle School
403 students
- Hoff Elementar
Hoff Elementary School
338 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary School
303 students
- Lochbuie Eleme 239
Lochbuie Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Weld Central Middle School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weld Central Middle School compares
Weld Central 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$13,061
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 40.4%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Weld Central Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District Re-3j reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weld Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld Central Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lochbuie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weld Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weld Central Middle School
How many students attend Weld Central Middle School?
Weld Central Middle School has 403 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keenesburg, CO. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 Weld Central Middle School?
41.9% of students at Weld Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weld Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Weld Central Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Keenesburg, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weld Central Middle School?
Weld Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Weld Central Middle School rank among public schools in Keenesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Weld Central Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Keenesburg, 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 Weld County School District Re-3j?
Besides Weld Central Middle School, Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Weld Central Senior High School (651 students), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students), and Hoff Elementary School (338 students). See the Weld County School District Re-3j district page for the complete list.