Rocky Ford School District No. R2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 632 students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Rocky Ford School District No. R2 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Rocky Ford School District No. R2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
471 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
147 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
23%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
51
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,464 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,134 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 manages 3 public schools serving 632 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 is ranked #87 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
75% of Rocky Ford School District No. R2 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 12:1, 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 $15,134 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in CO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
