- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, CO
Soaring Heights Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Soaring Heights Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537006739
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soaring Heights Pk-8 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Soaring Heights Pk-8 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soaring Heights Pk-8 ranks #2 of 6 schools in Erie, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537006739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Soaring Heights Pk-8 held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 080537006739 · Erie, CO Other · MID · TRAD
1,211 enr · 17.3:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Soaring Heights Pk-8 held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Soaring Heights Pk-8 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
- This school
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High School
1,208 students
What this shows Soaring Heights Pk-8 reports 1,211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soaring Heights Pk-8 compares
Soaring Heights Pk-8 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,211
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Soaring Heights Pk-8 is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Soaring Heights Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soaring Heights Pk-8'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
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soaring Heights Pk-8
How many students attend Soaring Heights Pk-8?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 has 1,211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Pk-8 is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soaring Heights Pk-8?
7.6% of students at Soaring Heights Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soaring Heights Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Soaring Heights Pk-8 is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Erie, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soaring Heights Pk-8?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Soaring Heights Pk-8 rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Soaring Heights Pk-8 ranks #2 of 6 schools in Erie, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Soaring Heights Pk-8, 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.