Enrollment
214
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longmont, CO
Indian Peaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Peaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537000904
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Peaks Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #5 of 19
- schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Peaks Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Peaks Elementary School ranks #5 of 19 schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Peaks Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Peaks Elementary School
Indian Peaks Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Longmont, Colorado, enrolling 214 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Indian Peaks Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Colorado schools and 36% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 214 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Erie High School (1,727 students) and Niwot High School (1,509 students) alongside Indian Peaks Elementary 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 Indian Peaks Elementary School compares
Indian Peaks Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Colorado - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
White 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Indian Peaks Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, which includes Indian Peaks Elementary 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 Indian Peaks 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Peaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~214 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Peaks Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Peaks Elementary School?
Indian Peaks Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longmont, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Peaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Peaks Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% lower 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 Indian Peaks Elementary School?
65.3% of students at Indian Peaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Peaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Peaks Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Peaks Elementary School?
Indian Peaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indian Peaks Elementary School rank among schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Peaks Elementary School ranks #5 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.
Is Indian Peaks Elementary School a good school?
Indian Peaks Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Indian Peaks 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.
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