Fowler School District No. R4j

600 W. Eugene
Fowler, CO 81039
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Fowler School District No. R4j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 355 students in Fowler School District No. R4j. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Fowler School District No. R4j have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
355 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fowler School District No. R4j, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#52 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
29%
33%
45-49%
45%
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,228 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,628 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,228
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,628
$15,791

Best Fowler School District No. R4j Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fowler High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 West Grant
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4279
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Fowler Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Eugene Avenue
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4224
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West Grant
Fowler, CO 81093
(719) 263-4364
Gr: K-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fowler School District No. R4j?
Fowler School District No. R4j manages 3 public schools serving 355 students.
What is the rank of Fowler School District No. R4j?
Fowler School District No. R4j is ranked #61 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fowler School District No. R4j?
82% of Fowler School District No. R4j students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fowler School District No. R4j?
Fowler School District No. R4j has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Fowler School District No. R4j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,628 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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