Enrollment
1,809
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080258002003
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie View High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie View High School
Prairie View High School is a large high school in Henderson, Colorado, enrolling 1,809 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 45% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.9% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,809 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (28%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1809 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding School District 27j spends $10,462 per pupil, 36% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students) and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students) alongside Prairie View High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairie View High School compares
Prairie View High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Prairie View High School.
$10,462
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 47.7%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prairie View High School a good school?
Prairie View High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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