St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

LONGMONT, Colorado — 54 schools

31,894
Total Enrollment
54
Schools
$14,058
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J operates 54 public schools serving 31,894 students, placing it among the larger districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 36 other, 9 high, 7 middle, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 31,607 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Boulder County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,058 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 54.1% local, 36.7% state, and 9.3% 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 $67,445 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #122 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 10 of 54 schools offering Advanced Placement (104 AP courses district-wide), a 407.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.7% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian across the district's schools.

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J school enrollment varies 25× across entities

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J school enrollment ranges from 69 students (lowest) to 1,727 students (highest), a spread of 1,658 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J student-counselor ratio is 408:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J chronic absenteeism rate is 28.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J is typically wider than the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.3%
Federal
36.7%
State
54.1%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
122 / 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 Boulder County county, where this district is located.

$1,553
Studio/mo
$1,795
1 BR/mo
$2,124
2 BR/mo
$2,820
3 BR/mo
$3,239
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,445
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 54 schools in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.

White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10 / 54
Schools with AP
104 AP courses total
407.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

School Enrollment
Erie High School
1,727
Niwot High School
1,509
Frederick Senior High School
1,491
Longmont High School
1,268
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211
Silver Creek High School
1,208
Mead High School
1,174
Skyline High School
1,082
Thunder Valley Pk-8
880
Mead Elementary School
879
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Charter
879
Erie Middle School
762
Timberline Pk-8
762
Coal Ridge Middle School
727
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Charter
725
Altona Middle School
715
Westview Middle School
621
Firestone Charter Academy
Charter
600
Black Rock Elementary
597
Red Hawk Elementary
588
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Charter
581
Mead Middle School
571
Blue Mountain Elementary
542
Highlands Elementary School
528
Centennial Elementary
525
Fall River Elementary School
520
Erie Elementary School
486
Grand View Elementary
446
Trail Ridge Middle School
435
Legacy Elementary School
430
Eagle Crest Elementary School
421
Niwot Elementary School
411
Alpine Elementary School
388
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
387
Longs Peak Middle School
381
Longmont Estates Elementary School
365
Central Elementary School
344
Lyons Middle/Senior High School
344
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
342
Mountain View Elementary School
321
Burlington Elementary School
320
Northridge Elementary School
318
Sunset Middle School
316
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
315
Hygiene Elementary School
313
Spark! Discovery Preschool
274
St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Charter
260
Lyons Elementary School
255
Carbon Valley Academy
Charter
245
Columbine Elementary School
231
Indian Peaks Elementary School
214
Sanborn Elementary School
209
New Meridian High School
95
St. Vrain Virtual High School
69

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J has 54 schools, including 9 high, 36 other, 7 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 31,894 students.

How much does St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spend per student?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spends $14,058 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #122 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J?

The average teacher salary in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J is $67,445 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J?

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

What is the demographic composition of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J students are 56.7% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 54 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #122 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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