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Montrose County School District Re-1J

Colorado · Public School District
13
Schools
5,871
Students
$12,038
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
48.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.5%
Graduation Rate
-3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Montrose County School District Re-1J is a public school district in Colorado serving 5,871 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 83.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,038 is below the national average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolKG–05403
Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–05529
Northside Elementary SchoolKG–05318
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolKG–05402
Olathe Elementary SchoolPK–05455
Pomona Elementary SchoolKG–05336
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial Middle School06–08582
Columbine Middle School06–08517
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Montrose High School09–121,261
Olathe Middle/High School06–12517
Vista Charter SchoolCharter09–12161
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood CenterPK–PK176
Peak Virtual AcademyKG–12214
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,038-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
29%
State
53.3%
Local (property tax)
28.8%
Federal
17.9%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,871
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.5%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,038, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1J?
Montrose County School District Re-1J has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,871 students.
What is the graduation rate for Montrose County School District Re-1J?
The graduation rate is 83.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Montrose County School District Re-1J spend per student?
Montrose County School District Re-1J spends $12,038 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Montrose County School District Re-1J?
49% of students in Montrose County School District Re-1J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Montrose County School District Re-1J?
Yes — 1 of the 13 schools in Montrose County School District Re-1J is a charter school.
What grade levels does Montrose County School District Re-1J serve?
Montrose County School District Re-1J serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Montrose County School District Re-1J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Montrose County School District Re-1J is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.