Enrollment
134
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wiggins Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wiggins Middle School
Wiggins Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wiggins, Colorado, enrolling 134 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding School District No. Re-50 Wiggins spends $10,537 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins also operates Wiggins High School (236 students) and Wiggins Elementary School (221 students) alongside Wiggins 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 Wiggins Middle School compares
Wiggins 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,537
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. Re-50 Wiggins, which includes Wiggins Middle School.
$10,537
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 18.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~134 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Wiggins on the city page.
Is Wiggins Middle School a good school?
Wiggins Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 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.
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