Enrollment
331
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kersey, CO
Platte Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Platte Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080495000821
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte Valley High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kersey · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Platte Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kersey, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-7 · Colorado
NCES ID 080495000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Platte Valley High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Platte Valley High School
Platte Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Kersey, Colorado, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Weld County School District No. Re-7 also operates Platte Valley Elementary School (528 students) and Platte Valley Middle School (255 students) alongside Platte Valley 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 Platte Valley High School compares
Platte Valley 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Platte Valley High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-7, which includes Platte Valley High School.
$15,400
Per student
-5%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 12.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 Platte Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platte Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Platte Valley High School
How many students attend Platte Valley High School?
Platte Valley High School has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kersey, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley High School is 13.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% 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 Platte Valley High School?
25.6% of students at Platte Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Platte Valley High School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Kersey, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platte Valley High School?
Platte Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Platte Valley High School rank among public schools in Kersey?
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Valley High School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Kersey on the city page.
Is Platte Valley High School a good school?
Platte Valley High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Weld County School District No. Re-7?
Besides Platte Valley High School, Weld County School District No. Re-7 also operates Platte Valley Elementary School (528 students) and Platte Valley Middle School (255 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-7 district page for the complete list.
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