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 is 1 public preschool serving 71 students in Idalia Rj-3 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Colorado.
Public Preschool in Idalia Rj-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
810 Schools
# Students
150 Students
299,597 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
19,459 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. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.9%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
20%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
79%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
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. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,487
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,173
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Best Idalia Rj-3 School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.
