Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1

14827 County Road 42
Gilcrest, CO 80623-0157
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,768 students in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,768 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#109 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
32%
36%
45%
(20-21)
17%
29%
85-89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
60%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
38%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,772 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,951 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,772
$15,473
Spending / Student
$17,951
$15,791

Best Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pete Mirich Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 1st Ave
La Salle, CO 80645
(970) 350-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
North Valley Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #66.
Platteville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 manages 6 public schools serving 1,768 students.
What is the rank of Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1 is ranked #113 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
60% of Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Weldunty Reorganized School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,951 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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