Fremont Re-2 School District

403 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,294 students in Fremont Re-2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Fremont Re-2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
1,294 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fremont Re-2 School District, 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#118 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
33%
38%
45%
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
77%
82.7%
(2022-23)
37.8%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
73%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,537. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,269 is less than the state median of $15,857. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,543
$15,537
Spending / Student
$13,269
$15,857

Best Fremont Re-2 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fremont Re-2 School District?
Fremont Re-2 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,294 students.
What is the rank of Fremont Re-2 School District?
Fremont Re-2 School District is ranked #119 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont Re-2 School District?
73% of Fremont Re-2 School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fremont Re-2 School District?
Fremont Re-2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Fremont Re-2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,269 is less than the state median of $15,857. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,294 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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