Weld County School District No. Re-2, CO

Original Research by School Decision on Weld County School District No. Re-2

Weld County School District No. Re‑2 serves the communities of Eaton, Ault, and the surrounding unincorporated areas of northern Weld County. The district operates five schools: three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. It is a relatively small district by enrollment for the region, running from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Combined state testing results across grades three through eight and the high school show overall proficiency that stands near the top among Weld County’s districts. Math proficiency and English language arts proficiency both fall within the upper tier of the county’s public school systems. Science achievement shows a notable split: fifth‑grade science proficiency is solid, while eighth‑grade science proficiency is a soft spot that a parent may want to look into further with the school. The district’s performance in the tested grades places it among the strongest academic performers in the county.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic presence. A majority of students come from middle‑income households; the free‑and‑reduced‑price lunch rate was not available in the data reviewed, so a precise picture of economic need is incomplete. The district reports a low chronic absenteeism rate compared to other county districts, which suggests strong daily attendance patterns. A graduation rate was not available in the source data; because the district serves high school grades, a parent may want to confirm with the district what its graduation rate is.

The district recently completed a major bond‑funded construction project, publicly reported as a large capital investment that flowed into facility upgrades across the system. This level of spending signals a transformative update to buildings and infrastructure that will define the school environment for years to come, a concrete factor for any family weighing a move into the district. Spending per pupil, net of capital outlay, lands in the lower range among the county’s districts, which may reflect the district’s relatively modest scale and the fact that the bond work was capitalized separately.

Housing values across the district’s ZIP codes span a wide range. Homes in the town of Eaton are valued above the district average, while housing in parts of Greeley that fall within the district boundary is more affordable. Rent is less available across the district; it is limited to parts of Greeley within the boundary. The economic context shows mortgage rates and rent of shelter both at elevated levels, which is consistent with the broader regional housing picture.

The district is a conventional public school system with neighborhood elementary schools and a single middle and high school. It does not operate as a charter or magnet district. The schools are located across the rural and small‑town communities of Ault, Galeton, and Eaton. For a family looking for a district that posts strong comparative academic results in a small‑town setting and has recently invested heavily in its facilities, this district is a clear candidate to investigate.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,007

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 26%

Black 0%

White 71%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

39%

64%

Gr 4

42%

52%

Gr 5

49%

71%

Gr 6

37%

53%

Gr 7

34%

61%

Gr 8

22%

33%

Gr 38

38%

56%

Math

Gr 3

59%

79%

Gr 4

37%

54%

Gr 5

33%

66%

Gr 6

19%

38%

Gr 7

18%

45%

Gr 8

16%

28%

Gr 38

32%

52%

Science

Gr 5

30%

65%

Gr 8

24%

22%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Eaton Elementary School

Eaton Middle School

Eaton High School

Galeton Elementary School

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

45%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

49%

Grades 3-8

Science

2 grades reported

50%

Grade 5

23%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

33%

Grade 4

20%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$473,463

Year-over-year change-1.2%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$368K to $621K

vs. state typical0.87x

vs. national typical1.29x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
80615	Eaton	$522K	-0.6%	41.4%
80610	Ault	$443K	-1.4%	34.1%
80631	Greeley	$368K	-1.8%	14.4%
80611	Briggsdale	$572K	-1.9%	4.8%
80624	Gill	$621K	-0.8%	0.4%
80634	Greeley	$449K	-1.5%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,306/mo

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,305 to $1,559/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
80631	Greeley	$1,305	+1.8%	14.4%
80634	Greeley	$1,559	-3.2%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,389/mo

Home price / national median income5.7x

Annual rent / national median income18.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,084/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$543,271 (-2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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