Weld County School District No. Re-9

AULT, Colorado — 3 schools

993
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,079
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Weld County School District No. Re-9 operates 3 public schools serving 993 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 976 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 $12,079 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 62.4% local, 28.4% state, and 9.2% 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 $56,224 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #133 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 266.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 45.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.7% White, 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Highland Elementary School accounts for 45.4% of all Weld County School District No. Re-9 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Weld County School District No. Re-9-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-9 student-counselor ratio is 267:1 — 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-9 is typically wider than the Weld County School District No. Re-9-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Weld County School District No. Re-9 chronic absenteeism rate is 45.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.2%
Federal
28.4%
State
62.4%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
133 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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

$56,224
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-9.

White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
266.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
45.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-9

School Enrollment
Highland Elementary School
443
Highland High School
299
Highland Middle School
234

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-9?

Weld County School District No. Re-9 has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 993 students.

How much does Weld County School District No. Re-9 spend per student?

Weld County School District No. Re-9 spends $12,079 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #133 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Weld County School District No. Re-9?

The average teacher salary in Weld County School District No. Re-9 is $56,224 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Weld County School District No. Re-9?

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-9?

Weld County School District No. Re-9 students are 59.7% White, 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Weld County School District No. Re-9?

Weld County School District No. Re-9 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #133 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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