Enrollment
651
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080492000819
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Keenesburg · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weld Central Senior High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weld Central Senior High School
Weld Central Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Keenesburg, Colorado, enrolling 651 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.4% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (46%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 597 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District Re-3j spends $12,612 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students) and Weld Central Middle School (403 students) alongside Weld Central Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weld Central Senior High School compares
Weld Central Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District Re-3j, which includes Weld Central Senior High School.
$12,612
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 23.0%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Keenesburg on the city page.
Is Weld Central Senior High School a good school?
Weld Central Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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