- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Indian Peaks Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 080537000904 · Longmont, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 10.7:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Indian Peaks Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Indian Peaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
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
- This school 214
Indian Peaks Elementary School
214 students
What this shows Indian Peaks Elementary School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Peaks Elementary School compares
Indian Peaks Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,509
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~214 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.