Total enrollment
576
-220 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Rocky Ford
Colorado · Public K-12
Rocky Ford reports 3 public K-12 schools and approximately 728 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 243.
7-year change in Rocky Ford
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 19%
% Hispanic
76%
was 79%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford Elementary School | Elementary | KG-06 | 305 |
| Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School | High | 07-12 | 271 |
| Washington Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 152 |
About Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford is a small Colorado city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 728 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Rocky Ford is around 243 students, 47% noticeably below the Colorado average of about 456.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 28%: 796 students in SY 2017-18 versus 576 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 3 to 2 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment grew from 19% to 22%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Rocky Ford discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.