Enrollment
223
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yuma Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yuma Middle School
Yuma Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Yuma, Colorado, enrolling 223 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (42%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yuma 1 School District spends $11,717 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 223 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Yuma 1 School District also operates Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students) and Yuma High School (228 students) alongside Yuma 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 Yuma Middle School compares
Yuma 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,717
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma 1 School District, which includes Yuma Middle School.
$11,717
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 63.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~223 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Yuma on the city page.
Is Yuma Middle School a good school?
Yuma Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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