Weld County School District No. Re-7

501 Clark Street
Kersey, CO 80644-0485
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Weld County School District No. Re-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,177 students in Weld County School District No. Re-7. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-7 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,177 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Weld County School District No. Re-7, 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#38 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
36%
33%
48%
45%
(20-21)
20-24%
29%
(21-22)
≥95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
40%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
55%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,224 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,350 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,224
$15,473
Spending / Student
$32,350
$15,791

Best Weld County School District No. Re-7 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Campbell
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Platte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Clark Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8520
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Platte Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8610
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8760
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Weld County School District No. Re-7?
Weld County School District No. Re-7 manages 4 public schools serving 1,177 students.
What is the rank of Weldunty School District No. Re-7?
Weldunty School District No. Re-7 is ranked #47 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 Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weldunty School District No. Re-7?
55% of Weldunty School District No. Re-7 students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weldunty School District No. Re-7?
Weldunty School District No. Re-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Weldunty School District No. Re-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,350 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,177 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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