Fremont Re-3 School District

0345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fremont Re-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 155 students in Fremont Re-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Fremont Re-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
155 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fremont Re-3 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#138 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
33%
30-34%
45%
(20-21)
21-39%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%
(2022-23)
31%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
86%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,568 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,729 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,568
$15,520
Spending / Student
$20,729
$15,839

Best Fremont Re-3 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cotopaxi Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fremont Re-3 School District?
Fremont Re-3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the rank of Fremont Re-3 School District?
Fremont Re-3 School District is ranked #145 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont Re-3 School District?
86% of Fremont Re-3 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fremont Re-3 School District?
Fremont Re-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Fremont Re-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,729 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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