Top Rankings
Weld County School District Re-3j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,666 students in Weld County School District Re-3j. 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 School District Re-3j have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
2,666 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weld County School District Re-3j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
52%
37%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
44%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,618 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,505 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,618
$15,520
Spending / Student
$12,505
$15,839
Best Weld County School District Re-3j Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Wcr 65
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 732-9312
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 732-9312
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hoff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7558 Wcr 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2300
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Beech Street
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Weld Central Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2100
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Lochbuie Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bonanza Boulevard
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Gr: 4-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Weld Central Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4977 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2700
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Gr: PK-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 4th Ave
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2000
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2000
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weld County School District Re-3j?
Weld County School District Re-3j manages 8 public schools serving 2,666 students.
What is the rank of Weldunty School District Re-3j?
Weldunty School District Re-3j is ranked #123 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weldunty School District Re-3j?
52% of Weldunty School District Re-3j students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weldunty School District Re-3j?
Weldunty School District Re-3j has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Weldunty School District Re-3j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,505 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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