Weld re-8 schools

FORT LUPTON, Colorado — 6 schools

2,522
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$14,400
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Weld re-8 schools operates 6 public schools serving 2,522 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 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 2,455 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 $14,400 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 60.7% local, 26.6% state, and 12.7% 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 $62,979 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #130 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 399.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.5% Hispanic or Latino, 25.8% White, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Fort Lupton High School accounts for 29.4% of all Weld re-8 schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Weld re-8 schools-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

Weld re-8 schools school enrollment varies 4.6× across entities

Weld re-8 schools school enrollment ranges from 157 students (lowest) to 721 students (highest), a spread of 564 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 re-8 schools student-counselor ratio is 399:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

Weld re-8 schools chronic absenteeism rate is 33.3% — 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?

12.7%
Federal
26.6%
State
60.7%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
130 / 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

$62,979
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 6 schools in Weld re-8 schools.

White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 1.7%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

399.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Weld re-8 schools

School Enrollment
Fort Lupton High School
721
Twombly Elementary School
473
Fort Lupton Middle School
438
Leo William Butler Elementary School
355
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
311
Little Trappers Preschool
157

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Weld re-8 schools?

Weld re-8 schools has 6 schools, including 1 high, 4 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,522 students.

How much does Weld re-8 schools spend per student?

Weld re-8 schools spends $14,400 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #130 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Weld re-8 schools?

The average teacher salary in Weld re-8 schools is $62,979 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Weld re-8 schools?

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 re-8 schools?

Weld re-8 schools students are 69.5% Hispanic or Latino, 25.8% White, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Weld re-8 schools?

Weld re-8 schools has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #130 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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