School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, CO

Original Research by School Decision on School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan serves a broad swath of eastern Colorado’s Morgan County, including the city of Fort Morgan and small towns like Weldona, Wiggins, and Log Lane Village. It is a PK through 12 district with roughly three thousand students, a size that places it among the larger public school systems in the region. The student body is majority Hispanic, with a sizable white population and smaller shares of Black, American Indian, Asian, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, though the exact count was not reported in the available data.

On state assessments using the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the district’s proficiency rates are low in absolute terms. A minority of students scored at the proficient or advanced level in math, English language arts, and science. The performance across elementary and middle grades shows consistent weakness, which a parent may want to investigate further with the school to understand the academic supports in place. Social studies assessment data is from a much older year and not a current picture. The district’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint among Morgan County’s four districts, meaning it performs better than some of its neighbors but still well below state-level averages.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The rate is the highest in the county and falls in the bottom quartile among the county’s districts. This means a notable share of students are missing enough school to affect learning. A parent moving to this area may want to ask about attendance outreach and supports, particularly for older students. The district’s per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other Morgan County districts, another factor that could shape the resources available at individual schools.

The district has made several recent changes that are worth noting for families. Voters approved a mill levy override and bond issue in late 2022, bringing additional funding for operations and capital improvements. That money has begun flowing into the system. The dual language immersion program, which offers bilingual education from kindergarten through eighth grade, has expanded to include middle school. For families seeking a bilingual pathway, this is a concrete option that continues to grow. The board has also approved new graduation requirements aimed at career and college readiness, and all elementary schools have adopted a new literacy curriculum. A district‑wide 1:1 technology initiative now provides devices to every student from preschool through twelfth grade, an effort to improve digital equity.

Housing in the district’s attendance area is relatively affordable compared to the state average. Home values in the Fort Morgan area and the smaller communities it draws from are moderate, and the market has been stable. The data did not include a description of the community itself, but the district encompasses both an agricultural town and rural surrounding areas.

A parent considering this district should weigh the academic performance data against the available programs. The dual language track and the 1:1 technology rollout are clear strengths. The low assessment results and high absenteeism are real challenges. The comparison to other Morgan County districts shows that Re-3 is not an outlier in a negative sense—other local districts face similar difficulties—but the numbers are soft enough that an incoming family would want to ask about intervention strategies and how the district plans to raise achievement. The district does not have a widely reported graduation rate in the data, so that measure could not be evaluated. Overall, School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan is a system in a rural eastern Colorado setting that is making curriculum investments while wrestling with the same attainment gaps seen across many districts with high poverty and large English‑learner populations.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,427

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 65%

Black 5%

White 27%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

15%

30%

Gr 4

14%

32%

Gr 5

24%

31%

Gr 6

22%

32%

Gr 7

19%

25%

Gr 8

22%

34%

Gr 38

19%

31%

Math

Gr 3

17%

33%

Gr 4

14%

18%

Gr 5

13%

36%

Gr 6

17%

Gr 7

13%

Gr 8

11%

18%

Gr 38

12%

22%

Science

Gr 5

21%

36%

Gr 8

17%

25%

Schools in this District

8 schools are officially reported under this district.

Columbine Elementary School

Fort Morgan High School

Green Acres Elementary School

Sherman Early Childhood Center

Fort Morgan Middle School

Lincoln High School

Pioneer Elementary School

Baker Elementary School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

17%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

24%

Grades 3-8

Science

2 grades reported

27%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

23%

Grade 4

16%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$331,902

Year-over-year change-0.2%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$215K to $427K

vs. state typical0.61x

vs. national typical0.90x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
80701	Fort Morgan	$329K	-0.3%	82.5%
80653	Weldona	$362K	+0.8%	4.0%
80654	Wiggins	$427K	-0.7%	1.8%
80723	Brush	$299K	-0.7%	0.3%
80705	Log Lane Village	$215K	+10.3%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,675/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.