- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080537000918
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Niwot High School grew from 1,355 students in 2022-23 to 1,466 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 080537000918 · Niwot, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,509 enr · 26.9:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Niwot High School grew from 1,355 students in 2022-23 to 1,466 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Niwot High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- This school
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
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High School
1,208 students
What this shows Niwot High School reports 1,509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niwot High School compares
Niwot High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,491
- 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
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 (~1,509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,355 (2022-23) → 1,466 (2023-24), up 111.
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 32/100 (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).
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.