- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Strasburg, CO
Prairie Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080675001669
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Creek High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Strasburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Creek High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Strasburg, CO.
School address
District: Strasburg School District 31j · Colorado
NCES ID 080675001669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Prairie Creek High School shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.2 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080675001669 · Strasburg, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 22:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Strasburg Elementary School (544 students)
Prairie Creek High School shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.2 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prairie Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strasburg Elem
Strasburg Elementary School
544 students
- Strasburg High
Strasburg High School
364 students
- Hemphill Middl
Hemphill Middle School
250 students
- This school 22
Prairie Creek High School
22 students
What this shows Prairie Creek High School reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Creek High School compares
Prairie Creek High School is a shrinking 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,793
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 11 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 22.7%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Prairie Creek High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Strasburg School District 31j reports $10,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemphill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Creek High School
How many students attend Prairie Creek High School?
Prairie Creek High School has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Strasburg, CO. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek High School is 22:1, which is 33% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Creek High School?
23.1% of students at Prairie Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Creek High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Strasburg, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Creek High School?
Prairie Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Prairie Creek High School rank among public schools in Strasburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Creek High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Strasburg, 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 Strasburg School District 31j?
Besides Prairie Creek High School, Strasburg School District 31j also operates Strasburg Elementary School (544 students), Strasburg High School (364 students), and Hemphill Middle School (250 students). See the Strasburg School District 31j district page for the complete list.