What Garfield Re-2 School District does

Garfield Re-2 School District is a public K-12 school district (legally Garfield School District No. Re-2) headquartered at 839 Whiteriver Avenue in Rifle, Colorado, operating under the authority of the State of Colorado. Founded in 1967, the district serves nearly 5,000 students and over 300 preschoolers across 10 schools — six elementary, two middle, and two high schools — spanning the communities of Rifle, Silt, and New Castle over 822 square miles in western Garfield County. The student body is 54% Hispanic with nearly 25% English Language Learners, and the district employs over 900 staff including a 32-member Nutrition Services team. Academic offerings include the IB Diploma Programme at Rifle High School, AP Capstone at Coal Ridge High School, concurrent enrollment with Colorado Mountain College (110 college courses, 2,166.5 credits earned in 2022-23), CTE pathways (including Agriculture), Gifted & Talented services, English Language Development, and Special Education.

The district runs a diversified operational portfolio: early childhood education (toddler and preschool programs including the Colorado Universal Preschool partnership), K-12 instruction, online learning via the FlexPath pathway, transportation (Zonar bus passes covering 822 square miles), nutrition services (free breakfast and lunch), and the One Door Family Resource Center providing basic needs, financial, housing, and crisis support. Its technology stack spans PowerSchool (student information), InfoSnap (enrollment), ParentSquare (family communication), Finalsite (web platform), Diligent (board management), iReady and DIBELS (academic diagnostics), Yondr (cell phone containment), Safe2Tell (student safety reporting), and Weglot (multilingual translation). Recently adopted curricula include Eureka! Math (2024) and CKLA/Amplify ELA (2025).

Funding comes from local property taxes, Colorado state per-pupil allocations, federal Title I-IV ESSA funds, and Colorado Universal Preschool funding. The 2023-24 total budget was $65,014,001; the approved 2026-27 budget is $90.3 million. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and received an Accredited rating on Colorado's 2025 Preliminary District Performance Framework with a score of 56.9 (up from 51 in 2022), with 7 of 10 schools achieving the second-highest performance rating. A superintendent transition occurred in July 2025, with Kirk Banghart replacing Heather Grumley.

Name

Garfield Re-2 School District

Legal name

Garfield School District No. Re-2

Website

https://garfieldre2.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Garfield Re-2 School District is a Colorado public K-12 district serving nearly 5,000 students across 10 schools in Rifle, Silt, and New Castle, offering IB, AP, CTE, and concurrent enrollment programs funded by property taxes, state per-pupil aid, and federal Title funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• English language development

Headquarters

HQ city

Rifle, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary local funding source through property taxes from district residents
2. State Per-Pupil Funding: Colorado state funding allocated based on student enrollment and attendance
3. Federal Title Funds (I, II, III, IV): ESSA Title I-A (high-poverty schools), Title II-A (educator quality), Title III (English learners), Title IV-A (well-rounded education) funding distributed to qualifying schools including Elk Creek, Cactus Valley, Highland, Graham Mesa, and Wamsley Elementary schools
4. Colorado Universal Preschool Funding: State funding for universal preschool program serving over 300 youngest learners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Garfield Re-2 School District is a publicly funded K-12 school district operating 10 schools that deliver preschool through 12th-grade education to nearly 5,000 students across Rifle, Silt, and New Castle, Colorado. Core offerings include standard K-12 academics, International Baccalaureate and AP Capstone programs, Career & Technical Education pathways, concurrent college enrollment with Colorado Mountain College, special education, English language development, gifted & talented services, nutrition and transportation, plus the One Door Family Resource Center supporting student and family basic needs.

Product overview

Garfield Re-2 School District is a K-12 public school district serving nearly 5,000 students across 10 schools in western Colorado. The district operates as a unified platform combining traditional in-person education with online learning (FlexPath), advanced academic programs (IB at Rifle High, AP Capstone at Coal Ridge High), career and technical education, and early childhood services. Core offerings include elementary (6 schools), middle (2 schools), and high schools (2 schools) plus preschool programs serving children ages 1-5. The district provides integrated support services including transportation (Zonar), nutrition services, counseling, special education, English language development, and the One Door Family Resource Center. Academic programs feature dual enrollment partnerships with Colorado Mountain College, CTE pathways, gifted & talented services, and literacy/math curricula (CKLA, Eureka! Math).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FlexPath Online Learning Full-time online learning pathway available at Rifle High School and Coal Ridge High School, offering 24/7 coursework access with weekly mentor check-ins and teacher support for students seeking alternative educational arrangements.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Academically challenging two-year program at Rifle High School preparing students aged 16-19 for university and life beyond, recognized by world's leading universities. Includes IB Learner Profile development.
• AP Capstone Program College Board program at Coal Ridge High School developing independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills. Equips students with skills valued by colleges including analyze, plan, propose, produce, collaborate, and integrate capabilities.
• Career Pathways & CTE Programs Career and Technical Education programs including Agriculture Pathway, with goals to increase CTE participation by 50%, double professional certifications, and increase concurrent enrollment credits by 50%. Features Mini Career Fair for 4th graders and career aptitude assessments for middle schoolers.
• Student Wellness Services Comprehensive wellness program addressing mental, social, physical, and emotional needs of students and families. Includes Family Resource Center (One Door), health services, CPR training, attendance procedures, and discipline matrix support.
• One Door Family Resource Center Family support hub providing basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene), financial/housing/legal assistance, school navigation support, community agency connections, and crisis support. Includes fully functioning pantry, shower facilities, laundry resources, and private meeting rooms.
• Child Find Program Early identification system for children birth to five experiencing developmental delays in academic, communication, motor, social/emotional, self-help, hearing and vision areas. Provides developmental screenings and comprehensive evaluations at no cost to families.
• Early Childhood Education / Preschool Quality early educational experience for children ages one to five, including preschool at all elementary schools and community site at Rifle Colorado Mountain College campus. Also includes toddler programs (ages 1-3) at Wamsley and Elk Creek Elementary. Partners with Colorado Universal Preschool for funding eligibility.
• Dual Enrollment with Colorado Mountain College Partnership with Colorado Mountain College allowing high school students to take college courses. In 2022-23, students earned 2,166.5 college credits through 110 college courses at CMC.
• Transportation Services Student transportation using Zonar bus pass system. Covers 822 square miles serving Rifle, Silt, and New Castle communities. Includes regular routes and alternative transportation services.
• Nutrition Services Food and nutrition program providing breakfast and lunch to students. Offers free meals and secures additional funding for Colorado-grown foods. Team of 32 staff members.
• Outdoor Education District program leveraging Western Slope location with access to National Forest, BLM lands, rivers, and mountains for experiential learning.
• Gifted & Talented Program Services for academically gifted students including referral program, parent resources, early access to kindergarten options, and coordinator support across the district.
• English Language Development (ELD) Language acquisition support for English learners including identification process, progress monitoring, newcomer program, ACCESS testing, and Colorado English Language Proficiency Standards alignment.
• Special Education Comprehensive special education services supporting students with disabilities across the district, coordinated through Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment department.

Quantifiable outcome

• District score increased to 56.9 points from 51 in 2022, rated Accredited by Colorado Department of Education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, critical and supportive.

• Colorado Mountain CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent enrollment partnership allowing high school students to take college courses. In 2022-23, students took 110 college courses totaling 2,166.5 credits. College campus location hosts district preschool program.
• PowerSchoolcriticalTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system provider for enrollment, grades, and parent access. Experienced PII breach in December 2024 affecting district families and educators through customer support portal.
• Colorado Universal Preschool ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partnership providing universal preschool funding. District now serves over 300 preschoolers with 15 hours of FREE preschool for eligible four-year-olds.
• Great Minds (Eureka Math)supportiveTechnology or IntegrationCurriculum provider for Eureka Math, adopted district-wide in 2024 for all elementary schools. Provides at-home resources for families.
• Amplify (CKLA)supportiveTechnology or IntegrationCurriculum provider for CKLA English Language Arts, adopted district-wide in 2025 for all elementary schools. Caregiver hub provides family support materials.
• YondrsupportiveTechnology or IntegrationCell phone containment pouches used in high schools to enforce Less Tech More Talk policy. Students secure phones in pouches during school hours.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• PublicSchoolWORKS: K-12 safety, compliance, and professional development vendor serving U.S. school districts; comparable as a category peer in operational risk/safety services that districts procure.
• Colorado Mountain College: Partner community college hosting the district's dual enrollment program (110 courses, 2,166.5 credits in 2022-23) and a district preschool site; an upstream postsecondary feeder rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• KIPP Colorado Public Schools: Colorado charter network serving a different metro area (Denver); relevant as a regional alternative-schooling option families may consider instead of Garfield Re-2, though it does not compete in Garfield County.

Broad incumbents

• Stride Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): Large national provider of online K-12 education and curriculum; relevant to Garfield Re-2 as a benchmark for the FlexPath 24/7 online pathway and as a broader competitor in district-adopted virtual programs.

Direct peers

• Mesa County Valley School District 51: Larger western Colorado K-12 public district headquartered in Grand Junction; similar funding mix (state per-pupil, local property tax, Title funds) and serves as a regional reference point for performance and program offerings.
• Roaring Fork School District RE-1: Adjacent Colorado Western Slope public school district serving Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs; comparable in size, rural-mountain geography, and reliance on Colorado per-pupil funding, with overlapping feeder relationships to Colorado Mountain College.
• Eagle County Schools: Colorado mountain-region school district serving Vail, Edwards, and Eagle; comparable K-12 public district profile, similar ELL/demographic mix, and reliance on Colorado Mountain College for dual enrollment.
• Summit School District (Summit RE-1): Colorado mountain-region K-12 district serving Breckenridge, Frisco, and Silverthorne; similar Western Slope resort-area demographics, ELL/Hispanic share, and reliance on Colorado Mountain College for concurrent enrollment.
• Montrose County School District RE-1J: Western Slope Colorado public school district serving Montrose and surrounding areas; comparable rural/mountain operating context and funding mix to Garfield Re-2.
• Delta County Joint School District No. 50: Western Slope Colorado public school district of similar size and rural character; comparable reliance on Colorado funding formulas and similar small-district program trade-offs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garfield-school-district-no.-re-2

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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