Garfield School District No. Re-2

839 Whiteriver Ave
Rifle, CO 81650-3500
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Garfield School District No. Re-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,613 students in Garfield School District No. Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
4,613 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Garfield School District No. Re-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#129 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Garfield School District No. Re-2, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garfield School District No. Re-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garfield School District No. Re-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Garfield School District No. Re-2 and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
12 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,474 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
35%
# Black Students
12 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
2,028 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
241
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
352
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
322
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
329
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
336
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
333
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
352
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
386
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
369
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
291
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,588 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,343 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Garfield School District No. Re-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$62 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Garfield School District No. Re-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,588
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Garfield School District No. Re-2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,343
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Garfield School District No. Re-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Garfield School District No. Re-2 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal Ridge High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35947 Highway 6
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cactus Valley Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Grand Avenue
Silt, CO 81652
(970) 665-7850
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rifle High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside School
Math: 17% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Elk Creek Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
804 West Main Street
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #88.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #99.
Wamsley Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Rifle Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
753 Railroad
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 manages 10 public schools serving 4,613 students.
What is the rank of Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 is ranked #140 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
54% of Garfield School District No. Re-2 students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Garfield School District No. Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,343 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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