Primero Reorganized School District No. 2

WESTON, Colorado — 2 schools

258
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,360
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 operates 2 public schools serving 258 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 213 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Las Animas County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,360 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.6% local, 49.3% state, and 10.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $91,053 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #33 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 13.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.1% Hispanic or Latino, 37.3% White, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Primero Elementary School accounts for 52.1% of all Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Primero Reorganized School District No. 2-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 chronic absenteeism rate is 13.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.1%
Federal
49.3%
State
40.6%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
33 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Las Animas County county, where this district is located.

$796
Studio/mo
$880
1 BR/mo
$1,155
2 BR/mo
$1,425
3 BR/mo
$1,529
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$91,053
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Primero Reorganized School District No. 2.

White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

13.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Primero Reorganized School District No. 2

School Enrollment
Primero Elementary School
111
Primero Junior-Senior High School
102

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Primero Reorganized School District No. 2?

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 258 students.

How much does Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 spend per student?

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 spends $21,360 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #33 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Primero Reorganized School District No. 2?

The average teacher salary in Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 is $91,053 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Primero Reorganized School District No. 2?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Las Animas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Primero Reorganized School District No. 2?

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 students are 57.1% Hispanic or Latino, 37.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Primero Reorganized School District No. 2?

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #33 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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