Fremont Re-2 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Fremont Re-2 School District, serving 1,346 students. Fremont Re-2 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
Public schools in Fremont Re-2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
The top ranked public schools in Fremont Re-2 School District are Fremont Elementary School, Penrose Elementary School and Fremont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Colorado public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Fremont Re-2 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.re-2.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (719) 784-6312 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CO) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,896 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,346 Students | 908,260 Students |
| # of Teachers | 93 Teachers | 51,852 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
Fremont Re-2 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #110 out of 183 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 80% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.60 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 6,435 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 5 Students | 28,790 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 228 Students | 305,932 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 17% | 34% |
| # of Black Students | 10 Students | 41,619 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,059 Students | 485,318 Students |
| % White Students | 79% | 53% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 2,281 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 40 Students | 37,873 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 33,045 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 106 | 63,343 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 118 | 64,721 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 97 | 65,406 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 117 | 67,740 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 123 | 69,560 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 130 | 69,605 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 127 | 69,199 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 94 | 67,805 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 88 | 67,766 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 91 | 69,968 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 84 | 67,062 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 88 | 65,086 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 83 | 67,954 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,813. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,198 is less than the state median of $13,317. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CO) |
| Total Revenue | $16 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $14 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,707 | $13,813 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,198 | $13,317 |
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Fremont Re-2 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Fremont Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50%500 West 5th Street10
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Grades: K-5 | 433 students
- Penrose Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%100 Illinois10
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Grades: K-5 | 258 students
- Fremont Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50%215 North Maple10
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4856
Grades: 6-8 | 309 students
- Florence High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2006 State Highway 6710
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Grades: 9-12 | 346 students
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