Weld County School District Re-3j

1101 4th Ave
Hudson, CO 80642
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Weld County School District Re-3j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,715 students in Weld County School District Re-3j. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Weld County School District Re-3j have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
8 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
2,715 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Weld County School District Re-3j, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#128 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Weld County School District Re-3j, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weld County School District Re-3j and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weld County School District Re-3j and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
13%
29%
90-94%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Weld County School District Re-3j and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,332 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
36%
# Black Students
17 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,270 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
47%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
183
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
198
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
207
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,280 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Weld County School District Re-3j and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$33 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart displays total spending of Weld County School District Re-3j and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,354
$15,473
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Weld County School District Re-3j and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,280
$15,791
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Weld County School District Re-3j and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Weld County School District Re-3j Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3101 Wcr 65
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 732-9312
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Beech Street
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Hoff Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7558 Wcr 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Weld Central Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4715 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Lochbuie Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Bonanza Boulevard
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: 3-5
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Weld Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4977 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 4th Ave
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2000
Grades: K-12
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Weld County School District Re-3j?
Weld County School District Re-3j manages 8 public schools serving 2,715 students.
What is the rank of Weldunty School District Re-3j?
Weldunty School District Re-3j is ranked #131 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 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 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weldunty School District Re-3j?
49% of Weldunty School District Re-3j students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weldunty School District Re-3j?
Weldunty School District Re-3j has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Weldunty School District Re-3j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,280 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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