- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080495000821
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kersey · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Platte Valley High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080495000821 · Kersey, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.2:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte Valley Elementary School (528 students)
Platte Valley High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Platte Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platte Valley
Platte Valley Elementary School
528 students
- This school
Platte Valley High School
331 students
- Platte Valley
Platte Valley Middle School
255 students
What this shows Platte Valley High School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platte Valley High School compares
Platte Valley High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.