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Rocky Ford School District No. R2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 576 students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Rocky Ford School District No. R2 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
2 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
576 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rocky Ford School District No. R2, 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
76%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
23%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,064 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,606 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,064
$15,520
Spending / Student
$16,606
$15,839
Best Rocky Ford School District No. R2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Ford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Washington
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Gr: 7-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 manages 2 public schools serving 576 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 is ranked #106 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
76% of Rocky Ford School District No. R2 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Rocky Ford School District No. R2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,606 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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