- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longmont, CO
Longs Peak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Longs Peak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080537000910
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longs Peak Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 30
- public schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Longs Peak Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longs Peak Middle School ranks #7 of 30 public schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Longs Peak Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 080537000910 · Longmont, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 12.7:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Longs Peak Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Longs Peak Middle 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 381
Longs Peak Middle School
381 students
What this shows Longs Peak Middle School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longs Peak Middle School compares
Longs Peak Middle 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.6%
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 24.4%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Longs Peak Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Longs Peak Middle 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 Longs Peak Middle 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 elementary 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longs Peak Middle School
How many students attend Longs Peak Middle School?
Longs Peak Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longs Peak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longs Peak Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% 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 Longs Peak Middle School?
61.4% of students at Longs Peak Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longs Peak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Longs Peak Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longs Peak Middle School?
Longs Peak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Longs Peak Middle School rank among public schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Longs Peak Middle School ranks #7 of 30 public 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 public schools in Longmont on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Longs Peak Middle 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.