Top Rankings
School District No. Re-5 Plateau ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in School District No. Re-5 Plateau. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. Re-5 Plateau have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
200 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
School District No. Re-5 Plateau, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
36%
# Black Students
n/a
39,859 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
186 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
93%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
15
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,815 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,120 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,815
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,120
$15,791
Best School District No. Re-5 Plateau Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peetz Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Coleman
Peetz, CO 80747
(970) 334-2361
Peetz, CO 80747
(970) 334-2361
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Peetz Junior-senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Coleman
Peetz, CO 80747
(970) 334-2361
Peetz, CO 80747
(970) 334-2361
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District No. Re-5 Plateau?
School District No. Re-5 Plateau manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of School District No. Re-5 Plateau?
School District No. Re-5 Plateau is ranked #48 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. Re-5 Plateau?
93% of School District No. Re-5 Plateau students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. Re-5 Plateau?
School District No. Re-5 Plateau has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. Re-5 Plateau's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,120 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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