Enrollment
12
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 080354006869
World Academy Middle School — Gypsum, CO
Federal NCES profile for World Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How World Academy Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
World Academy Middle School reports 12 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eagle County School District No. Re 50 spends $17,114 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.6% from local sources (property taxes), 19.5% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How World Academy Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 59% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
— 59% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,114
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 12 Top 1% in Colorado — larger than 99% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080354006869
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Two or More 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which includes World Academy Middle School.
$17,114
Per student
-18%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 19.5%
Federal 7.9%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about World Academy Middle School
How many students attend World Academy Middle School?
World Academy Middle School has 12 students enrolled. It is a middle school in GYPSUM, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at World Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at World Academy Middle School is 7:1, which is 59% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of World Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at World Academy Middle School is White at 58.3%. The school serves a student body in GYPSUM, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for World Academy Middle School?
World Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.