- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yuma, CO
Yuma Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Yuma Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080001601819
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuma Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuma Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Yuma, CO.
School address
District: Yuma 1 School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080001601819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Yuma Middle School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080001601819 · Yuma, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.9:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students)
Yuma Middle School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Yuma Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenneth P Morr
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
310 students
- Yuma High Scho
Yuma High School
228 students
- This school
Yuma Middle School
223 students
- Little Indians 41
Little Indians Preschool
41 students
What this shows Yuma Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yuma Middle School compares
Yuma Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,299
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 41.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Yuma Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma 1 School District reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yuma Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth P Morris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuma High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Indians Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yuma Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yuma Middle School
How many students attend Yuma Middle School?
Yuma Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yuma, CO. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuma Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% 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 Yuma Middle School?
50.2% of students at Yuma Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuma Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Yuma Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Yuma, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuma Middle School?
Yuma Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yuma Middle School rank among public schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Yuma, 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 Yuma 1 School District?
Besides Yuma Middle School, Yuma 1 School District also operates Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students), Yuma High School (228 students), and Little Indians Preschool (41 students). See the Yuma 1 School District district page for the complete list.