At a glance
Reported students
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
672
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center: 32 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 12
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in Brighton. It is one of 34 current school records connected to School District 27J. NCES reports 32 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the Colorado median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.4%) and White (21.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 33.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 33.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.9%
- Hispanic59.4%
- Black9.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School District 27J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
27J Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
72 reported students
Colorado Connections @ 27J
Other · Grades KG–12
2,042 reported students
Capstone Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
Enrollment not reported
Innovations & Options
High · Grades 06–12
235 reported students
27J Online Academy
High · Grades 06–12
336 reported students
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley East Charter School Elementary · Charter · School District 27J | PK–08 | 1,214 | 0.6 mi |
| Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School Elementary · School District 27J | PK–05 | 672 | 0.9 mi |
| 27J Preschool Other · School District 27J | PK–PK | 72 | 4.3 mi |
| Little Trappers Preschool Other · Weld re-8 schools | PK–PK | 157 | 7.9 mi |
| Weld Re-8 Online Academy Other · Weld re-8 schools | KG–12 | 48 | 7.9 mi |
| Weld Re-3J Online Innovations Other · Weld County School District RE-3J | KG–12 | 110 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
What grades does Prairie Vista Youth Services Center serve?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center reports grades 04–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in School District 27J.
How many students attend Prairie Vista Youth Services Center?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center reported 32 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 12 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Services Center?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 32 students and 4.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Vista Youth Services Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School District 27J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Vista Youth Services Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie Vista Youth Services Center in?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center is part of School District 27J, based in Brighton, CO, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Vista Youth Services Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bromley East Charter School (0.6 mi), Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School (0.9 mi), 27J Preschool (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.