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7 schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5J

Colorado · 4,049 students · 2 cities

In Colorado's Weld County School District No. Re-5J, public K-12 schools total 7 and serve approximately 4,049 students (an average of 578 per school).

4-year change in Weld County School District No. Re-5J

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,049
+311 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Weld County School District No. Re-5J ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ColoradoIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
34.1%#33 of 70N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
4,049#37 of 95#2,389 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#49 of 95N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.4:1#76 of 95#7,393 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
30.9%#81 of 94#6,541 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
50.1%#36 of 68#2,955 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Weld County School District No. Re-5J

State test results across the district's 6 scored schools run from Elwell Elementary School at 40.0% proficient to Milliken Elementary School at 22.6%, a gap of 17.4 points. That is the 47th widest gap among 55 Colorado districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 3,891 to 3,892 students (unchanged) and from 194 to 225 full-time teachers (up 16%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Weld County School District No. Re-5J

Across 7 schools, Weld County School District No. Re-5J educates about 4,049 students in Colorado. By footprint it is a small district.

In terms of grade levels, Weld County School District No. Re-5J comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

On a per-school basis, Weld County School District No. Re-5J runs about 578 students per school, 27% higher than the state mean of roughly 456.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,049 students, increased 8% from the 3,738 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 6 to 7 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Weld County School District No. Re-5J discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-5J?
Weld County School District No. Re-5J operates 7 public K-12 schools in Colorado, serving approximately 4,049 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5J?
Weld County School District No. Re-5J includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Weld County School District No. Re-5J?
Roosevelt High School is the largest public school in Weld County School District No. Re-5J by enrollment, with approximately 1,184 students.
What grade levels does Weld County School District No. Re-5J serve?
Weld County School District No. Re-5J serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 7 schools.
What cities does Weld County School District No. Re-5J serve?
Weld County School District No. Re-5J operates schools in Johnstown, Milliken across Colorado.
Are there charter schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5J?
2 of the 7 schools listed under Weld County School District No. Re-5J are charter schools.