Top Rankings
Idalia Rj-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 150 students in Idalia Rj-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Idalia Rj-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
1,894 Schools
# Students
150 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Idalia Rj-3 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.9%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 11-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
79%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,487 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,173 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$27,487
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Spending / Student
$25,173
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Best Idalia Rj-3 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idalia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Idalia Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Idalia Rj-3 School District?
Idalia Rj-3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the rank of Idalia Rj-3 School District?
Idalia Rj-3 School District is ranked #32 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Idalia Rj-3 School District?
79% of Idalia Rj-3 School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Idalia Rj-3 School District?
Idalia Rj-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Idalia Rj-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,173 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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