- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Longmont, CO
Longmont High School
Federal NCES profile for Longmont 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 080537000909
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longmont High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Longmont High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longmont High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Longmont High School held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080537000909 · Longmont, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,268 enr · 20.1:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Longmont High School held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Longmont High 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
- This school
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 Longmont High School reports 1,268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longmont High School compares
Longmont 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,268
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.9%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Longmont High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Longmont High 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longmont 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
- 1,211
- 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 (~1,268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longmont High School
How many students attend Longmont High School?
Longmont High School has 1,268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,262 (2022-23) → 1,254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longmont High School is 20.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longmont High School?
33.8% of students at Longmont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Longmont High School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longmont High School?
Longmont 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 Longmont High School rank among high schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Longmont High School ranks #6 of 6 high 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 high schools in Longmont on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Longmont High 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.