- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wiggins, CO
Wiggins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wiggins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080729006394
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiggins Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wiggins · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiggins Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiggins Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wiggins, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-50 Wiggins · Colorado
NCES ID 080729006394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wiggins Middle School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080729006394 · Wiggins, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 19.1:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wiggins High School (236 students)
Wiggins Middle School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Wiggins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wiggins High S
Wiggins High School
236 students
- Wiggins Elemen
Wiggins Elementary School
221 students
- This school
Wiggins Middle School
134 students
What this shows Wiggins Middle School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiggins Middle School compares
Wiggins 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,119
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Wiggins Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-50 Wiggins reports $12,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiggins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiggins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiggins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiggins Middle School
How many students attend Wiggins Middle School?
Wiggins Middle School has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wiggins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiggins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiggins Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiggins Middle School?
25.0% of students at Wiggins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiggins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wiggins Middle School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Wiggins, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiggins Middle School?
Wiggins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Wiggins Middle School rank among public schools in Wiggins?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiggins Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wiggins, 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 School District No. Re-50 Wiggins?
Besides Wiggins Middle School, School District No. Re-50 Wiggins also operates Wiggins High School (236 students) and Wiggins Elementary School (221 students). See the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins district page for the complete list.