How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | Weld re-8 schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cortez, Colorado | Fort Lupton, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 2,449 | 2,522 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | Weld re-8 schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,684 | $13,297 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.9% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 42.0% | 26.6% |
| Local Revenue | 42.2% | 60.7% |
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
Federal State Local
Weld re-8 schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | Weld re-8 schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 25.8% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% | 69.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.6% | 48.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 | Weld re-8 schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 211.4:1 | 410:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.8% | 37.2% |
School Types
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Weld re-8 schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.