Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1

14827 County Road 42
Gilcrest, CO 80623-0157
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,727 students in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
1,727 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#105 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
33%
36%
45%
(20-21)
17%
29%
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
63%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
34%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,265 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,377 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,265
$15,520
Spending / Student
$18,377
$15,839

Best Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pete Mirich Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 1st Ave
La Salle, CO 80645
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
North Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Platteville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 manages 6 public schools serving 1,727 students.
What is the rank of Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1 is ranked #111 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
63% of Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,377 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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