- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kersey, CO
Platte Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Platte Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080495001697
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte Valley Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kersey · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Platte Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kersey, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-7 · Colorado
NCES ID 080495001697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Platte Valley Middle School grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 080495001697 · Kersey, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte Valley Elementary School (528 students)
Platte Valley Middle School grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Platte Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platte Valley
Platte Valley Elementary School
528 students
- Platte Valley
Platte Valley High School
331 students
- This school
Platte Valley Middle School
255 students
What this shows Platte Valley Middle School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platte Valley Middle School compares
Platte Valley Middle 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Colorado - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Platte Valley Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Platte Valley Middle School
How many students attend Platte Valley Middle School?
Platte Valley Middle School has 255 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kersey, CO. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% 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 Middle School?
30.2% of students at Platte Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Platte Valley Middle School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Kersey, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platte Valley Middle School?
Platte Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kersey?
By Resource Investment Index, Platte Valley Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Weld County School District No. Re-7 also operates Platte Valley Elementary School (528 students) and Platte Valley High School (331 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-7 district page for the complete list.