- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilcrest, CO
Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080420000580
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gilcrest · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080420000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Valley High School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080420000580 · Gilcrest, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.1:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students)
Valley High School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley High School
483 students
- Pete Mirich El
Pete Mirich Elementary School
358 students
- Platteville El
Platteville Elementary School
317 students
- North Valley M
North Valley Middle School
248 students
- Gilcrest Eleme 178
Gilcrest Elementary School
178 students
- South Valley M 143
South Valley Middle School
143 students
What this shows Valley High School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley High School compares
Valley High School is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$16,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 31.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Valley High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 reports $16,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Mirich Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platteville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley High School
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has 483 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilcrest, CO. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Valley High School?
34.3% of students at Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Gilcrest, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High School?
Valley High School 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 Valley High School rank among public schools in Gilcrest?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Besides Valley High School, Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students), Platteville Elementary School (317 students), and North Valley Middle School (248 students). See the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.