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Crowley County Schools & Education

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,911

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,447

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#33

of 63 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Crowley County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 32/100, Crowley County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,911 per pupil, Crowley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 12% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Crowley County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

2 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

32/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #33 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

6.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,911

$1,536 below the state average

School coverage

2

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Crowley County has 2 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Crowley County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Crowley County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#33

of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J

Elementary and high visible

379 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Crowley County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Crowley County, Colorado

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Streamlined Schooling on the Plains

Crowley County operates a highly efficient school infrastructure consisting of one elementary and one high school. These two facilities serve a total enrollment of 379 students under a single unified district. This simple structure ensures that all students in the county follow a consistent curriculum from kindergarten through graduation.

Unified Under Crowley County Re-1-J

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J manages every student and facility in the county. Enrollment is nearly evenly split, with 191 students at the elementary level and 188 at the junior/senior high level. There are no charter schools, keeping all educational resources within the traditional district system.

Balanced Rural Campus Life

Both schools are located in rural settings, maintaining the county's agricultural and small-town character. With an average school size of 190 students, the environment is small enough for familiarity but large enough for competitive sports and extracurriculars. Crowley County Elementary and Crowley County Junior/Senior High are the twin pillars of local youth life.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Crowley County

Reported Enrollment

379

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Crowley County

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J

2 schools
379 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Crowley County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

Crowley County Elementary K-6

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J

ORDWAY, 81063 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary191 students

Crowley County Junior and Senior High School

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J

ORDWAY, 81063 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High188 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,911

State avg $7,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Colorado counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pitkin County (97.0%), Rio Blanco County (93.2%), and Routt County (93.2%) currently lead Colorado among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Colorado?
Across Colorado counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,447. The highest current county values are Mineral County ($13,728), San Juan County ($13,639), and Hinsdale County ($13,446). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Crowley County?
Crowley County has a school score of 32/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Crowley County?
The high school graduation rate in Crowley County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Crowley County spend per student?
Crowley County spends $5,911 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Crowley County, Colorado — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Crowley County, Colorado?

Crowley County operates a highly efficient school infrastructure consisting of one elementary and one high school. These two facilities serve a total enrollment of 379 students under a single unified district. This simple structure ensures that all students in the county follow a consistent curriculum from kindergarten through graduation.

What are the major school districts in Crowley County, Colorado?

Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J manages every student and facility in the county. Enrollment is nearly evenly split, with 191 students at the elementary level and 188 at the junior/senior high level. There are no charter schools, keeping all educational resources within the traditional district system.

What is the school experience like in Crowley County?

Both schools are located in rural settings, maintaining the county's agricultural and small-town character. With an average school size of 190 students, the environment is small enough for familiarity but large enough for competitive sports and extracurriculars. Crowley County Elementary and Crowley County Junior/Senior High are the twin pillars of local youth life.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.