- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080537001889
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Erie High School held near 1,759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.4 → 75.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080537001889 · Erie, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,727 enr · 23.3:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Niwot High School (1,509 students)
Erie High School held near 1,759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.4 → 75.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Erie High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High School
1,208 students
What this shows Erie High School reports 1,727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erie High School compares
Erie High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,491
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,727 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,754 (2022-23) → 1,759 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.