At a glance
Reported students
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
307
Prairie Creek High School: 22 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 16
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Creek High School
Prairie Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Strasburg. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Strasburg School District 31J. NCES reports 22 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 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 (68.2%) and White (22.7%). English learners represent 12.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Creek High School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White22.7%
- Hispanic68.2%
- Black4.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
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 Strasburg School District 31J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Strasburg High School
High · Grades 09–12
364 reported students
Hemphill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
250 reported students
Strasburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
544 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Creek High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg High School High · Strasburg School District 31J | 09–12 | 364 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bennett High School High · Bennett School District No. 29J | 09–12 | 431 | 5.5 mi |
| Byers Junior-Senior High School High · Byers School District No. 32J | 07–12 | 235 | 6.2 mi |
| Colorado Virtual Academy High School High · Byers School District No. 32J | 09–12 | 773 | 6.2 mi |
| Astravo Online Academy High School High · Byers School District No. 32J | 09–12 | 2,750 | 6.2 mi |
| Colorado Online High School High · Byers School District No. 32J | 09–12 | 539 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Creek High School
What grades does Prairie Creek High School serve?
Prairie Creek High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Strasburg School District 31J.
How many students attend Prairie Creek High School?
Prairie Creek High School reported 22 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 16 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Creek High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 22 students and 1.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Creek High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Creek High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Strasburg School District 31J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Creek High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.5% 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 Creek High School in?
Prairie Creek High School is part of Strasburg School District 31J, based in Strasburg, CO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Creek High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Strasburg High School (under 0.1 mi), Bennett High School (5.5 mi), Byers Junior-Senior High School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.