Enrollment
32
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080258006343
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center — Brighton, CO
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Vista Youth Service Center compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center reports 32 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 69% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% below the Colorado average and 33% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding School District 27j spends $13,426 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.5% from local sources (property taxes), 47.7% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairie Vista Youth Service Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.2:1 | ▼ 69% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
5.2:1
students per teacher
— 69% below state mean
Top 1% in Colorado — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,426
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 32 Top 3% in Colorado — larger than 97% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 5.2:1 -69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.6% -10% vs state
NCES ID 080258006343
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 21.9%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Prairie Vista Youth Service Center.
$13,426
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
Similar other schools in Brighton
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672 students 19:1 students per teacher
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
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592 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elementary School
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527 students 17:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary School
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470 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
How many students attend Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has 32 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRIGHTON, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is 5.2:1, which is 69% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
34.6% of students at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIGHTON, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.