At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
147
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
29%-20.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Fitzsimmons Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in BAILEY, Colorado. The school enrolls 147 students. It is part of the Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPlatte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park
County8093
CityBAILEY
ZIP80421
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080237001325
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment147
White81.1%
Hispanic / Latino14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
81.1%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.