- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Keenesburg, CO
Weld Central Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Weld Central Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080492000819
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weld Central Senior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Keenesburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Weld Central Senior High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weld Central Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Keenesburg, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District Re-3j · Colorado
NCES ID 080492000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Weld Central Senior High School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.7 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080492000819 · Keenesburg, CO High · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 15.9:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students)
Weld Central Senior High School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.7 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Weld Central Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weld Central Senior High School
651 students
- Meadow Ridge E
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
440 students
- Weld Central M
Weld Central Middle School
403 students
- Hoff Elementar
Hoff Elementary School
338 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary School
303 students
- Lochbuie Eleme 239
Lochbuie Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Weld Central Senior High School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weld Central Senior High School compares
Weld Central Senior 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$13,061
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 45.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Weld Central Senior High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District Re-3j reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weld Central Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weld Central Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoff Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lochbuie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weld Central Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weld Central Senior High School
How many students attend Weld Central Senior High School?
Weld Central Senior High School has 651 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keenesburg, CO. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Senior High School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Weld Central Senior High School?
31.4% of students at Weld Central Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weld Central Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Weld Central Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Keenesburg, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weld Central Senior High School?
Weld Central Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Weld Central Senior High School rank among public schools in Keenesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Weld Central Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Keenesburg, 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 School District Re-3j?
Besides Weld Central Senior High School, Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students), Weld Central Middle School (403 students), and Hoff Elementary School (338 students). See the Weld County School District Re-3j district page for the complete list.