- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, CO
Prairie View High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080258002003
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Henderson, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258002003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Prairie View High School held near 1,805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.8 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080258002003 · Henderson, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,809 enr · 24.1:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Prairie View High School held near 1,805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.8 → 82.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prairie View High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- This school
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- Rodger Quist M
Rodger Quist Middle School
855 students
What this shows Prairie View High School reports 1,809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View High School compares
Prairie View 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,809 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,809
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$10,854
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 27.9%
African American 5.1%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Prairie View High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie View High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rodger Quist Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View High School
How many students attend Prairie View High School?
Prairie View High School has 1,809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,821 (2022-23) → 1,805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View High School is 24.1:1, which is 45% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie View High School?
28.9% of students at Prairie View High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Henderson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View High School?
Prairie View High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 View High School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Prairie View High School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students), and Brighton High School (1,733 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.