- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, CO
Longview High School
Federal NCES profile for Longview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480000988
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longview High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 12
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Longview High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longview High School ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Longview High School shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080480000988 · Lakewood, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 6.7:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Longview High School shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Longview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 20
Longview High School
20 students
What this shows Longview High School reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longview High School compares
Longview High 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 95.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 40.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Longview High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~20 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longview High School
How many students attend Longview High School?
Longview High School has 20 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longview High School is 6.7:1, which is 60% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 57% 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 Longview High School?
77.1% of students at Longview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longview High School?
The largest demographic group at Longview High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longview High School?
Longview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Longview High School rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Longview High School ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Longview High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.