- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evans, CO
Prairie Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080441000645
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Heights Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Heights Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Evans, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Prairie Heights Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080441000645 · Evans, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 16.8:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Prairie Heights Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prairie Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school 537
Prairie Heights Middle School
537 students
What this shows Prairie Heights Middle School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Heights Middle School compares
Prairie Heights Middle 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Colorado - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,549
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
White 19.7%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Prairie Heights Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Heights Middle School
How many students attend Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evans, CO. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Heights Middle School?
63.9% of students at Prairie Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Heights Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Evans, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Heights Middle School rank among public schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Evans, 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 Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Prairie Heights Middle School, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.