School District No. Re-1 Valley

STERLING, Colorado — 7 schools

1,972
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$11,477
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

School District No. Re-1 Valley operates 7 public schools serving 1,972 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,910 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Logan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,477 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.0% local, 48.6% state, and 10.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $57,129 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #136 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

. Demographically, the student body averages 66.2% White, 28.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Sterling High School accounts for 22.0% of all School District No. Re-1 Valley student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means School District No. Re-1 Valley-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

School District No. Re-1 Valley school enrollment varies 4.0× across entities

School District No. Re-1 Valley school enrollment ranges from 104 students (lowest) to 421 students (highest), a spread of 317 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

10.4%
Federal
48.6%
State
41.0%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
136 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Logan County county, where this district is located.

$769
Studio/mo
$839
1 BR/mo
$1,101
2 BR/mo
$1,452
3 BR/mo
$1,458
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,129
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in School District No. Re-1 Valley.

White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.2%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in School District No. Re-1 Valley

School Enrollment
Sterling High School
421
Sterling Middle School
397
Ayres Elementary School
385
Campbell Elementary School
347
Caliche Elementary School
139
Hagen Early Education Center
117
Caliche Junior-Senior High School
104

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in School District No. Re-1 Valley?

School District No. Re-1 Valley has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,972 students.

How much does School District No. Re-1 Valley spend per student?

School District No. Re-1 Valley spends $11,477 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #136 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in School District No. Re-1 Valley?

The average teacher salary in School District No. Re-1 Valley is $57,129 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near School District No. Re-1 Valley?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Logan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of School District No. Re-1 Valley?

School District No. Re-1 Valley students are 66.2% White, 28.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for School District No. Re-1 Valley?

School District No. Re-1 Valley has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #136 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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