- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evergreen, CO
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Bergen Valley Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480001603
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bergen Valley Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Evergreen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bergen Valley Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bergen Valley Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Evergreen, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bergen Valley Intermediate School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 080480001603 · Evergreen, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 32.6:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Bergen Valley Intermediate School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bergen Valley Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 456
Bergen Valley Intermediate School
456 students
What this shows Bergen Valley Intermediate School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bergen Valley Intermediate School compares
Bergen Valley Intermediate 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 | 32.6:1 | ▲ 96% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.6:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Bergen Valley Intermediate School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bergen Valley Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bergen Valley Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bergen Valley Intermediate School
How many students attend Bergen Valley Intermediate School?
Bergen Valley Intermediate School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evergreen, CO. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergen Valley Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bergen Valley Intermediate School is 32.6:1, which is 96% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bergen Valley Intermediate School?
7.4% of students at Bergen Valley Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bergen Valley Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Bergen Valley Intermediate School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Evergreen, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bergen Valley Intermediate School?
Bergen Valley Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bergen Valley Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Evergreen?
By Resource Investment Index, Bergen Valley Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Evergreen, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evergreen on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Bergen Valley Intermediate School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.