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Rocky Ford School District No. R2

601 South 8th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067-2013
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 616 students in Rocky Ford School District No. R2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
51±¬ÁÏs 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
616 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

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.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#99 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
33%
39%
45%
(20-21)
6-9%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
75%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
24%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,891 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,528 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,891
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,528
$15,791

Best Rocky Ford School District No. R2 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7669
Gr: 3-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Washington
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7431
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(719) 254-7681
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 manages 3 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 is ranked #107 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.
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, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $15,528 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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