Enrollment
721
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Lupton, CO
Fort Lupton High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Lupton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080402000552
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Lupton High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fort Lupton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Lupton High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Lupton High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fort Lupton, CO.
School address
District: Weld Re-8 Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080402000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Lupton High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Lupton High School
Fort Lupton High School is a large high school in Fort Lupton, Colorado, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld Re-8 Schools spends $12,774 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld Re-8 Schools also operates Twombly Elementary School (473 students) and Fort Lupton Middle School (438 students) alongside Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton High School compares
Fort Lupton 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$12,774
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 15.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Fort Lupton High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld Re-8 Schools, which includes Fort Lupton High School.
$12,774
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.7%
State 26.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Fort Lupton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twombly Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Lupton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leo William Butler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Trappers Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Lupton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Lupton High School
How many students attend Fort Lupton High School?
Fort Lupton High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Lupton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Lupton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Lupton High School is 19.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Lupton High School?
43.6% of students at Fort Lupton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Lupton High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Lupton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Fort Lupton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Lupton High School?
Fort Lupton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Lupton High School rank among public schools in Fort Lupton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Lupton High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fort Lupton, 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 Fort Lupton on the city page.
Is Fort Lupton High School a good school?
Fort Lupton High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. 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 Weld Re-8 Schools?
Besides Fort Lupton High School, Weld Re-8 Schools also operates Twombly Elementary School (473 students), Fort Lupton Middle School (438 students), and Leo William Butler Elementary School (355 students). See the Weld Re-8 Schools district page for the complete list.
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