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Weld County School District RE-3J

Colorado · Public School District
7
Schools
2,670
Students
$13,955
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
44.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Weld County School District RE-3J is a public school district in Colorado serving 2,670 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,955 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cardinal Community Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–08176
Hoff Elementary SchoolPK–05319
Hudson Elementary SchoolPK–05311
Lochbuie Elementary School03–05266
Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–02376
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Weld Central Middle School06–08525
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Weld Central Senior High School09–12697
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,955Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
67%
State
23.0%
Local (property tax)
67.1%
Federal
9.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,670
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Weld County School District RE-3J?
Weld County School District RE-3J has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,670 students.
What is the graduation rate for Weld County School District RE-3J?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Weld County School District RE-3J spend per student?
Weld County School District RE-3J spends $13,955 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Weld County School District RE-3J?
44% of students in Weld County School District RE-3J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Weld County School District RE-3J?
Yes — 1 of the 7 schools in Weld County School District RE-3J is a charter school.
What grade levels does Weld County School District RE-3J serve?
Weld County School District RE-3J serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Weld County School District RE-3J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Weld County School District RE-3J is 53/100. 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.