How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | Montrose County School District Re-1J |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GOLDEN, Colorado | MONTROSE, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 75,327 | 6,029 |
| Number of Schools | 162 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 21.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | Montrose County School District Re-1J |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,228 | $12,038 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 17.9% |
| State Revenue | 36.9% | 53.3% |
| Local Revenue | 55.3% | 28.8% |
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Federal State Local
Montrose County School District Re-1J
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | Montrose County School District Re-1J |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 53.9% |
| African American | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.1% | 41.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.0% | 45.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | Montrose County School District Re-1J |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 276 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 23 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 554:1 | 334.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.0% | 52.7% |
School Types
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Montrose County School District Re-1J
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.