- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, CO
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258006343
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center ranks #2 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+19.2%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080258006343 · Brighton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 6.4:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+19.2%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center 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 32
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
32 students
What this shows Prairie Vista Youth Service Center reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Vista Youth Service Center compares
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 61% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Vista Youth Service Center 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Vista Youth Service Center'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
Similar other schools in Brighton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bromley East Charter School
Standard public school
1,214 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 17:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~32 students)
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 an alternative school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is 6.4:1, which is 61% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Brighton, 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 Vista Youth Service Center?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prairie Vista Youth Service Center rank among schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center ranks #2 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, 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.