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School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

715 W. Platte Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,427 students in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
3,427 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#150 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
32%
27%
45%
(20-21)
10%
29%
77%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
65%
36%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
27%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,541 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,502 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,541
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,502
$15,791

Best School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Morgan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Morgan High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Grades: 1-5
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Grades: 1-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Grades: 1-5
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Grades: PK-K
| 449 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan manages 8 public schools serving 3,427 students.
What is the rank of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan is ranked #153 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
65% of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,502 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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