School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley, CO

Original Research by School Decision on School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley

School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley is a small rural district serving a single campus that covers pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Morgan County, Colorado. The district operates two schools: an elementary school and a combined junior/senior high school. With an enrollment of a few hundred students, it is among the smaller districts in the county, and its student body is predominantly white, with a modest Hispanic share and very small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, and on English learners was not available in the public record, so a family would want to ask the district directly for that picture.

On the most recent state assessments, Weldon Valley's performance sits in a relatively strong position among Morgan County's districts. When all tested subjects and grade levels are combined into an overall proficiency measure, the district ranks in the top quartile of the county's four districts. Broken down by subject, English language arts proficiency ran close to half of tested students at the combined elementary and middle school level. Math proficiency was noticeably lower, in the range of roughly a third of students. Science results varied sharply by grade: at fifth grade the proficiency rate was modest, while at eighth grade it was substantially higher, above six in ten students. Social studies data from over a decade ago showed very low proficiency, but those assessments have since been updated, so that older result carries limited weight. The district also recorded a chronic absenteeism rate that was the lowest among county districts, suggesting that students are generally attending school regularly.

The district's spending per pupil lands in the upper half of Morgan County's districts, which may reflect the cost of maintaining a small, geographically dispersed system. No recent bond measures, curriculum changes, or property-tax initiatives that would have a lasting impact on families were publicly reported in recent years, so the district appears to be operating on a steady footing without major program shifts.

The Weldon Valley district draws students from a handful of small communities in the surrounding agricultural area, including Orchard, Weldona, Wiggins, and part of Fort Morgan. Housing values in these areas vary considerably, with the district's overall weighted home value sitting moderately below the state average. The local economy reflects broader national conditions on mortgage rates and unemployment, with home prices showing mixed year-over-year trends across the individual zip codes, some rising slightly and others declining. For families looking to buy, affordability relative to the state is somewhat better, though the typical monthly mortgage payment is still a meaningful share of income.

For a parent or resident considering this district, the academic picture is one of a small rural system that performs relatively well compared with its immediate county neighbors, particularly in English language arts and in middle school science, but with math proficiency that families may want to explore further. The district's size means that class sections are small and students are likely to receive considerable individual attention, although course offerings and advanced placement or career pathways were not detailed in available data. The absence of data on special populations and on high school outcomes such as the graduation rate (which was not reported in the source material) means that a thorough evaluation would require a direct conversation with the school. This district fits families who value a close-knit, rural setting and are comfortable with the trade-offs that come with a very small enrollment, including potentially fewer elective and advanced course options than a larger district would offer.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

209

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

Black 1%

White 89%

Two+ 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 38

44%

48%

Math

Gr 38

36%

29%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Weldon Valley Elementary School

Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

31%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

47%

Grades 3-8

Science

2 grades reported

24%

Grade 5

63%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

Grade 4

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$387,557

Year-over-year change+0.2%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$329K to $429K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical1.05x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
80653	Weldona	$362K	+0.8%	60.2%
80649	Orchard	$429K	-0.6%	35.7%
80654	Wiggins	$427K	-0.7%	2.9%
80701	Fort Morgan	$329K	-0.3%	1.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,956/mo

Home price / national median income4.6x

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.