Enrollment
1,509
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Niwot, CO
Niwot High School
Federal NCES profile for Niwot High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080537000918
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niwot High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,509
- students enrolled
Niwot High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niwot High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niwot High School
Niwot High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Niwot, Colorado, enrolling 1,509 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Colorado schools and 62% 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 19.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,509 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% 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.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students) and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students) alongside Niwot 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 Niwot High School compares
Niwot 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 62% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,509
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Niwot High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, which includes Niwot 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 Niwot High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 |
| Silver Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niwot 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
- 1,491
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,509 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Niwot High School
How many students attend Niwot High School?
Niwot High School has 1,509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niwot, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niwot High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niwot High School is 26.9:1, which is 62% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niwot High School?
19.1% of students at Niwot High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niwot High School?
The largest demographic group at Niwot High School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Niwot, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niwot High School?
Niwot High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
Is Niwot High School a good school?
Niwot High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 Niwot High School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students), and Longmont High School (1,268 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.
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