Fort Lupton Middle School

201 SOUTH MCKINLEY
FORT LUPTON, CO 80621

446 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fort Lupton Middle School, located at 201 South McKinley in Fort Lupton, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Weld County School District Re-8. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic standards and the development of essential life skills.

As part of the Weld Re-8 community, Fort Lupton Middle School works closely with families and the surrounding local area to create a supportive and inclusive learning culture. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize clear communication and student engagement, utilizing their online presence at [www.Weld8.org](http://www.Weld8.org) to keep parents informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Through various programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and active participants in their community.

446

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Lupton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	359
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
359 (80.5 %)
White
77 (17.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Weld re-8 schools
Phone:	(303)857-7200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 154