- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Longmont, CO
Silver Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080537001814
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537001814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Silver Creek High School held near 1,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 080537001814 · Longmont, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,208 enr · 22.4:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Silver Creek High School held near 1,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school
Silver Creek High School
1,208 students
What this shows Silver Creek High School reports 1,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek High School compares
Silver Creek High 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$14,045
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
Counselors7.4 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Silver Creek High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek High School
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,250 (2022-23) → 1,215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School is 22.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Creek High School?
16.5% of students at Silver Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek High School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Silver Creek High School rank among high schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Longmont, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Longmont on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Silver Creek High School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.