Salida Middle School in Salida, CO

At a glance

Reported students

327

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Colorado middle enrollment

31st percentile

Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

200.5

Salida Middle School: 327 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

12.6:1 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: 353
Teachers (FTE): 25.49
Student–teacher ratio: 13.8:1

What the reported data says about Salida Middle School

Salida Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Salida. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Salida School District No. R-32. NCES reports 327 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 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below 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 (75.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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 Salida Middle School

1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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 1.03 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4%
Students with disabilities: 12.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 46.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.03
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

White75.8%
Hispanic18%
Black0%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.5%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Crest Academy

Middle · Grades 05–08

60 reported students

Salida High School

High · Grades 09–12

409 reported students

Longfellow Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

449 reported students

Salida Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

74 reported students

Horizons Exploratory Academy

High · Grades 09–12

32 reported students

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Public schools near Salida 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
Salida Early Childhood Center Other · Salida School District No. R-32	PK–PK	74	under 0.1 mi
Horizons Exploratory Academy High · Salida School District No. R-32	09–12	32	0.1 mi
Salida High School High · Salida School District No. R-32	09–12	409	0.1 mi
Crest Academy Middle · Salida School District No. R-32	05–08	60	0.5 mi
Salida Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · State Charter School Institute	PK–08	186	0.5 mi
Longfellow Elementary School Elementary · Salida School District No. R-32	KG–04	449	0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Salida Middle School

What grades does Salida Middle School serve?

Salida Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Salida School District No. R-32.

How many students attend Salida Middle School?

Salida Middle School reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Salida Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 327 students and 26 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 Salida Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Salida Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salida School District No. R-32 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Salida Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

46.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Salida Middle School in?

Salida Middle School is part of Salida School District No. R-32, based in Salida, CO, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Salida Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salida Early Childhood Center (under 0.1 mi), Horizons Exploratory Academy (0.1 mi), Salida High School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.