Enrollment
403
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weld Central Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weld Central Middle School
Weld Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Keenesburg, Colorado, enrolling 403 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Weld Central Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Colorado schools and 31% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.9% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (40%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District Re-3j spends $12,612 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 403 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Weld Central Senior High School (651 students) and Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students) alongside Weld Central 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 Weld Central Middle School compares
Weld Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District Re-3j, which includes Weld Central Middle School.
$12,612
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 23.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Keenesburg on the city page.
Is Weld Central Middle School a good school?
Weld Central Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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