At a glance
Reported students
386
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
383
Elizabeth Middle School: 386 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 428
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Elizabeth Middle School
Elizabeth Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elizabeth. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Elizabeth School District. NCES reports 386 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elizabeth Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.2%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elizabeth School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Singing Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Legacy Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
428 reported students
Running Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
Elizabeth High School
High · Grades 09–12
668 reported students
Singing Hills Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
72 reported students
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
53 reported students
Public schools near Elizabeth Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School High · Elizabeth School District | 09–12 | 668 | 0.3 mi |
| Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool Other · Elizabeth School District | PK–PK | 53 | 1.1 mi |
| Running Creek Elementary School Elementary · Elizabeth School District | KG–05 | 292 | 1.1 mi |
| Kiowa Middle School Middle · School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of | 06–08 | 66 | 8.1 mi |
| Sagewood Middle School Middle · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 06–08 | 816 | 8.3 mi |
| Mesa Middle School Middle · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 06–08 | 852 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Middle School
What grades does Elizabeth Middle School serve?
Elizabeth Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elizabeth School District.
How many students attend Elizabeth Middle School?
Elizabeth Middle School reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 428 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elizabeth Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 386 students and 21.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elizabeth Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elizabeth Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabeth School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elizabeth Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elizabeth Middle School in?
Elizabeth Middle School is part of Elizabeth School District, based in Elizabeth, CO, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elizabeth Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elizabeth High School (0.3 mi), Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool (1.1 mi), Running Creek Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.