- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longmont, CO
Alpine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537001832
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #17 of 19
- schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Elementary School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537001832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Alpine Elementary School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080537001832 · Longmont, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 16.2:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Alpine Elementary School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Alpine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school 388
Alpine Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Alpine Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Elementary School compares
Alpine Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Colorado - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 46.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Alpine Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine Elementary School
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Alpine Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Alpine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpine Elementary School rank among schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Elementary School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Longmont, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longmont on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Alpine Elementary School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.