School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, Colorado — 8 schools

3,423
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$12,715
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan operates 8 public schools serving 3,423 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,451 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morgan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,715 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 32.1% local, 54.9% state, and 13.0% 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 $57,458 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #102 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 303.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 64.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.1% White, 5.0% African American across the district's schools.

Fort Morgan High School accounts for 27.4% of all School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan school enrollment varies 22× across entities

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan school enrollment ranges from 43 students (lowest) to 945 students (highest), a spread of 902 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan is typically wider than the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

13.0%
Federal
54.9%
State
32.1%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
102 / 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 Morgan County county, where this district is located.

$878
Studio/mo
$884
1 BR/mo
$1,160
2 BR/mo
$1,606
3 BR/mo
$1,824
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,458
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 8 schools in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.

White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
303.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

School Enrollment
Fort Morgan High School
945
Fort Morgan Middle School
749
Columbine Elementary School
421
Sherman Early Childhood Center
409
Baker Elementary School
321
Green Acres Elementary School
320
Pioneer Elementary School
243
Lincoln High School
43

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan has 8 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,423 students.

How much does School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan spend per student?

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan spends $12,715 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #102 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?

The average teacher salary in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan is $57,458 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?

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

What is the demographic composition of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan students are 64.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.1% White, 5.0% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #102 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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