Weld County School District No. Re-7

KERSEY, Colorado — 3 schools

1,094
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,000
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Weld County School District No. Re-7 operates 3 public schools serving 1,094 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,114 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Weld County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,000 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 78.7% local, 12.9% state, and 8.4% 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 $84,824 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #49 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 346.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.2% White, 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Platte Valley Elementary School accounts for 47.4% of all Weld County School District No. Re-7 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Weld County School District No. Re-7-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Weld County School District No. Re-7 school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Weld County School District No. Re-7 school enrollment ranges from 255 students (lowest) to 528 students (highest), a spread of 273 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Weld County School District No. Re-7 student-counselor ratio is 347:1 — 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 Weld County School District No. Re-7 is typically wider than the Weld County School District No. Re-7-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Weld County School District No. Re-7 chronic absenteeism rate is 22.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Weld County School District No. Re-7 is typically wider than the Weld County School District No. Re-7-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.4%
Federal
12.9%
State
78.7%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
49 / 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 Weld County county, where this district is located.

$1,171
Studio/mo
$1,238
1 BR/mo
$1,563
2 BR/mo
$2,174
3 BR/mo
$2,590
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,824
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 3 schools in Weld County School District No. Re-7.

White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

346.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-7

School Enrollment
Platte Valley Elementary School
528
Platte Valley High School
331
Platte Valley Middle School
255

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-7?

Weld County School District No. Re-7 has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,094 students.

How much does Weld County School District No. Re-7 spend per student?

Weld County School District No. Re-7 spends $21,000 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #49 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Weld County School District No. Re-7?

The average teacher salary in Weld County School District No. Re-7 is $84,824 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Weld County School District No. Re-7?

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

What is the demographic composition of Weld County School District No. Re-7?

Weld County School District No. Re-7 students are 55.2% White, 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Weld County School District No. Re-7?

Weld County School District No. Re-7 has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #49 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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