Enrollment
1,174
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Longmont, CO
Mead High School
Federal NCES profile for Mead High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080537006423
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mead High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mead High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mead High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537006423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mead High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mead High School
Mead High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Longmont, Colorado, enrolling 1,174 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Colorado schools and 34% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,174 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students) and Niwot High School (1,509 students) alongside Mead High 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 Mead High School compares
Mead High 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,174
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.2%
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
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Mead High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, which includes Mead High 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 Mead High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mead High 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 high 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 (~1,174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mead High School
How many students attend Mead High School?
Mead High School has 1,174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longmont, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead High School is 22.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mead High School?
17.6% of students at Mead High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mead High School?
The largest demographic group at Mead High School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mead High School?
Mead High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mead High School rank among high schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Mead High School ranks #5 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.
Is Mead High School a good school?
Mead High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Mead 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.
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