- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kersey, CO
Platte Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Platte Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080495000820
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte Valley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kersey · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Platte Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kersey, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-7 · Colorado
NCES ID 080495000820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Platte Valley Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 080495000820 · Kersey, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 16:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte Valley High School (331 students)
Platte Valley Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Platte Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Platte Valley Elementary School
528 students
- Platte Valley
Platte Valley High School
331 students
- Platte Valley
Platte Valley Middle School
255 students
What this shows Platte Valley Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platte Valley Elementary School compares
Platte Valley Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$16,456
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Platte Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District No. Re-7 reports $16,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Platte Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Platte Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Platte Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Platte Valley Elementary School?
Platte Valley Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kersey, CO. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley Elementary School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Platte Valley Elementary School?
33.1% of students at Platte Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Platte Valley Elementary School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Kersey, 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 Platte Valley Elementary School?
Platte Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Platte Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Kersey?
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kersey, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-7?
Besides Platte Valley Elementary School, Weld County School District No. Re-7 also operates Platte Valley High School (331 students) and Platte Valley Middle School (255 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-7 district page for the complete list.