Enrollment
1,727
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Erie, CO
Erie High School
Federal NCES profile for Erie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080537001889
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erie High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Erie High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erie High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Erie, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537001889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Erie High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Erie High School
Erie High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Erie, Colorado, enrolling 1,727 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 40% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,727 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j spends $12,559 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Niwot High School (1,509 students) and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students) alongside Erie High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Erie High School compares
Erie High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,727
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Erie High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, which includes Erie High School.
$12,559
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Erie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niwot High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erie High 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
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Erie High School
How many students attend Erie High School?
Erie High School has 1,727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erie, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erie High School is 23.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erie High School?
8.7% of students at Erie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erie High School?
The largest demographic group at Erie High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Erie, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erie High School?
Erie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Erie High School rank among public schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Erie High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Erie, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Erie on the city page.
Is Erie High School a good school?
Erie High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Erie High School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Niwot High School (1,509 students), Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students), and Longmont High School (1,268 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.
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