- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Henderson, CO
Prairie View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080258006362
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Henderson, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Prairie View Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 080258006362 · Henderson, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 20.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Prairie View Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
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
- This school 679
Prairie View Middle School
679 students
What this shows Prairie View Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Middle School compares
Prairie View 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.6%
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 679 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
White 33.4%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Prairie View Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Middle School
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Henderson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie View Middle School?
36.0% of students at Prairie View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.