Norwood School District No. R-2j

1225 West Summit Avenue
Norwood, CO 81423
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 193 students in Norwood School District No. R-2j. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public School in Norwood School District No. R-2j have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
193 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Norwood School District No. R-2j, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#41 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
33%
40-44%
45%
(20-21)
21-39%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.62
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
80%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,083 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,746 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,083
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,746
$15,791

Best Norwood School District No. R-2j Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Public Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Norwood School District No. R-2j?
Norwood School District No. R-2j manages 1 public schools serving 193 students.
What is the rank of Norwood School District No. R-2j?
Norwood School District No. R-2j is ranked #52 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood School District No. R-2j?
80% of Norwood School District No. R-2j students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwood School District No. R-2j?
Norwood School District No. R-2j has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Norwood School District No. R-2j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,746 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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