Enrollment
679
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie View Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie View Middle School
Prairie View Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Henderson, Colorado, enrolling 679 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Colorado schools and 24% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.0% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (33%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 679 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 679 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students) and Prairie View High School (1,809 students) alongside Prairie View Middle 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 Middle School compares
Prairie View Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,462
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Prairie View Middle 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 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
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~679 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prairie View Middle School a good school?
Prairie View Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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