- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wellington, CO
Wellington Middle-High School
Federal NCES profile for Wellington Middle-High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399000551
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington Middle-High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington Middle-High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Middle-High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wellington, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+171 students YoY
Wellington Middle-High School grew from 857 students in 2022-23 to 1,028 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+171 students YoY 080399000551 · Wellington, CO Other · MID · TRAD
1,173 enr · 23:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Wellington Middle-High School grew from 857 students in 2022-23 to 1,028 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Wellington Middle-High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school
Wellington Middle-High School
1,173 students
What this shows Wellington Middle-High School reports 1,173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington Middle-High School compares
Wellington Middle-High School is a growing 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 39% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,173 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,173
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
23:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,986
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Wellington Middle-High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellington Middle-High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington Middle-High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington Middle-High School
How many students attend Wellington Middle-High School?
Wellington Middle-High School has 1,173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wellington, CO. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), up 171.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington Middle-High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington Middle-High School is 23:1, which is 39% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellington Middle-High School?
29.2% of students at Wellington Middle-High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington Middle-High School?
The largest demographic group at Wellington Middle-High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Wellington, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington Middle-High School?
Wellington Middle-High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Wellington Middle-High School rank among schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Middle-High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wellington, 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 Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Wellington Middle-High School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.