Garfield School District No. Re-2

Name

Garfield School District No. Re-2

Legal name

Garfield School District No. Re-2

Website

https://garfieldre2.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

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 Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Rifle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from Colorado state per-pupil funding formula based on enrollment
2. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenues, though subject to state-level constraints on additional funding from property tax increases
3. Federal Title Funds: Title I (elementary/secondary education based on poverty rates), Title II-A (educator quality), Title III (English learner support), Title IV-A (well-rounded education and technology)
4. Preschool Tuition: Tuition fees for families not qualifying for Universal Preschool funding; some families pay privately for preschool experience

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Garfield School District No. Re-2 operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system across 10 schools in western Colorado, serving approximately 4,500 students from preschool through 12th grade. The district delivers traditional classroom instruction alongside college preparatory programs (IB Diploma at Rifle High School, AP Capstone at Coal Ridge High School), concurrent enrollment with Colorado Mountain College, an online FlexPath pathway, early childhood education for children ages 1-5, career and technical education, English Language Development for English Learners, gifted and talented programming, athletics, and family support services through the One Door Family Resource Center.

Product overview

Garfield School District No. Re-2 is a K-12 public education system serving approximately 4,500 students across 10 schools in Rifle, Silt, and New Castle, Colorado. The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including traditional K-12 instruction, college preparation programs (AP at Coal Ridge High and IB at Rifle High), concurrent enrollment with Colorado Mountain College, online FlexPath learning, early childhood education (serving 300+ children ages 1-5), career and technical education pathways, English Language Development for ELL students, gifted and talented programming, athletics, and family support services through the One Door Family Resource Center. The district operates with Eureka! Math (adopted 2024) and CKLA (adopted 2025) as its core elementary curricula. Key infrastructure includes PowerSchool for student information, ParentSquare for family communication, Zonar for transportation, and AlwaysOn chatbot for accessibility support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education System Comprehensive K-12 public education services across six elementary schools (Cactus Valley, Elk Creek, Graham Mesa, Highland, Kathryn Senor, Wamsley), two middle schools (Rifle Middle, Riverside Middle), and two high schools (Coal Ridge High, Rifle High), serving approximately 4,500 students in Rifle, Silt, and New Castle, Colorado.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Program AP Capstone is a College Board program offered at Coal Ridge High School that equips students with independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills. The two-year program develops analytical and creative thinking skills through inquiry and investigation.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme IB Diploma Programme at Rifle High School is an academically challenging two-year pre-university program for students aged 16 to 19 that prepares them for success at university and life beyond, gaining recognition from universities worldwide.
• Athletics Program Athletics program offering sports including football, volleyball, soccer, baseball, track, golf, and cross-country at Rifle High School and Coal Ridge High School, with middle school programs at Rifle Middle and Riverside Middle.
• Career Pathways & CTE Programs Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs including career aptitude assessments, mini career fairs, professional certifications, and pathways such as Agriculture. Programs aim to increase CTE participation by 50% and double professional certifications earned.
• Dual Enrollment / Concurrent Enrollment Partnership with Colorado Mountain College allowing high school students to earn college credits. In 2022-23, students took 110 college courses totaling 2,166.5 college credits.
• FlexPath Online Learning Full-time online pathway program for Rifle High School and Coal Ridge High School students. Features 24/7 coursework access, weekly mentor check-ins, teacher access, and local diploma graduation.
• Early Childhood Education Early childhood program serving children ages one to five, including preschool programs at all elementary schools, toddler programs at Wamsley and Elk Creek Elementary, and community preschool at Rifle Colorado Mountain College campus. Expanded to serve over 300 students.
• One Door Family Resource Center Family Resource Center providing basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene), financial/housing/legal assistance, school navigation support, community agency connections, and crisis support including mental health and domestic violence services.
• English Language Development (ELD) English Language Development program serving approximately 25% of students classified as English Language Learners. Includes newcomer programs, language acquisition progress monitoring, and ACCESS testing for English proficiency.
• Gifted & Talented Program Services for gifted students including the GT Referral Program, parent resources, and Early Access to Kindergarten options for qualified students.
• Child Find Program System to refer children suspected of having developmental delays as early as possible. Provides developmental screenings and evaluations for children birth to five years in areas including academics, communication, motor, social/emotional, self-help, and hearing/vision.
• Student Wellness Services Comprehensive wellness support including mental, social, physical, and emotional health services, CPR/Narcan training, Safe2Tell reporting, attendance procedures, and Family Resource Center support aiming to increase services by 30%.
• Transportation Services Student transportation across the 822-square-mile district using Zonar bus pass system. Services include school-to-home and home-to-school transport, with alternative transportation services available.
• Eureka! Math Curriculum Mathematics curriculum adopted by the district in 2024 for use across all elementary schools, with at-home resources available for parents on the Eureka! Math parent page.
• CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) English Language Arts curriculum adopted by the district in 2025 for use across all elementary schools, with caregiver hub providing at-home support materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110 college courses completed with 2166.5 college credits earned in 2022-23
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core 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 for 2166.5 college credits. CMC also hosts a preschool site at their Rifle campus.
• Colorado Department of EducationcoreOthersRegulatory and funding partner providing Title I, II, III, and IV federal funding, accreditation oversight, and performance framework ratings.
• Safe2TellsupportiveTechnology or IntegrationAnonymous reporting system for student safety concerns, implemented across secondary schools for data collection on responsible use.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large charter school management organization operating K-12 schools across multiple states. Comparable as an institutional operator of multi-school K-12 systems with similar curriculum, assessment, and family-engagement infrastructure considerations.
• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Large for-profit online learning provider operating K-12 virtual schools across multiple states. Relevant peer for Garfield Re-2's FlexPath Online Learning pathway and demonstrates how district-run online programs compete with private virtual school operators.

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: Online K-12 public school operator partnering with school districts to deliver virtual learning programs. Directly comparable to Garfield Re-2's FlexPath Online Learning offering and provides a private alternative to district-run virtual academies.

Direct peers

• Summit School District: Mountain-community public school district on Colorado's Western Slope serving Summit County with a comparable rural-resort district profile. Operates similar K-12 programming including concurrent enrollment and CTE under the same Colorado state funding formula.
• Montrose County School District RE-1J: Rural western Colorado public school district with a comparable small-city and rural mix of communities. Operates under the same Colorado accountability framework with similar CTE, ELL, and concurrent enrollment programming.
• Eagle County School District: Mountain-community public school district on Colorado's Western Slope serving Vail and Eagle County with a comparable student demographic and similar rural-resort district challenges. Comparable in offering IB, AP, dual-language, and concurrent enrollment programming within a small multi-school footprint.
• Steamboat Springs School District: Colorado mountain resort community school district serving Steamboat Springs with a similar rural-mountain footprint and small multi-school structure. Comparable in scale, funding environment, and the operating challenges of a rural Colorado district with a diverse student body.
• Roaring Fork School District Re-1: Adjacent western Colorado public school district based in Glenwood Springs serving the Roaring Fork Valley with a similar rural-mountain geographic profile and overlapping student demographics. Operates schools serving a comparable student population size and faces the same Colorado funding environment as Garfield Re-2.
• Delta County School District 50J: Rural western Colorado public school district serving Delta County with a comparable small-district profile and agricultural-community demographics. Faces similar challenges in serving English Language Learners and operating CTE pathways in a rural setting.
• Mesa County Valley School District 51: Western Colorado public school district headquartered in Grand Junction, operating a similarly structured K-12 system with comparable CTE, ELL, and concurrent enrollment offerings. Largest nearby peer district operating under the same Colorado funding formula and accountability frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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