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Garfield School District No. Re-2

Colorado · Public School District
10
Schools
4,662
Students
$13,949
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
38.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Garfield School District No. Re-2 is a public school district in Colorado serving 4,662 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,949 is near the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Rifle Middle School06–08623
Riverside School06–08468
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coal Ridge High School09–12527
Rifle High School09–12791
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,949Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
38%
State
55.9%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal
6.5%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,662
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,662 students.
What is the graduation rate for Garfield School District No. Re-2?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Garfield School District No. Re-2 spend per student?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 spends $13,949 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
38% of students in Garfield School District No. Re-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
No, Garfield School District No. Re-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Garfield School District No. Re-2 serve?
Garfield School District No. Re-2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Garfield School District No. Re-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Garfield School District No. Re-2 is 50/100. 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.