- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080306000272
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #1 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
West Middle School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080306000272 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 7.4:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
West Middle School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 119
West Middle School
119 students
What this shows West Middle School reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle School compares
West Middle 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 55% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Colorado - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,835
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 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
White 37.8%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, West Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has 119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 7.4:1, which is 55% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 53% 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 West Middle School?
63.1% of students at West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle School?
West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle School ranks #1 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides West Middle School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.