The District's mission is to educate students in a safe learning environment so that they may develop to their highest potential and become contributing citizens.
Students & Academics
Teachers & Staff
Financial & Operations
Additional District Information
About
St. Vrain Valley School District is the educational home of more than 24,000 of Colorado’s students. The tenth largest school district in the state, St. Vrain Valley operates 48 schools that are spread over 411 square miles. The makeup of the schools include: 25 Elementary, 9 Middle, 1 Middle/Senior, 7 High, 2 Alternative, and 4 Charter.
Located approximately 30 miles north of Denver, the District is geographically diverse. Its physical boundaries extend from the Continental Divide into the plains of Colorado. Adding to its scenic setting are historic downtown Longmont and the backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park and Longs Peak.
There are 13 different communities that makeup St. Vrain Valley School District: eastern Boulder, Broomfield, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Hygiene, Longmont, Lyons, Mead, Niwot, Peaceful Valley, and Raymond. Parts of Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld Counties fall within its boundaries.
Students & Academics
The focus placed on student success is reflected through positive academic trends. Overall CSAP scores have increased on 89% of tests given over the last four years, 96% of District targets have been met in student achievement, the graduation rate for high school students is 86.6%, and 28% of all juniors and seniors took at least one advanced placement (AP) course.
The following categorized statistics are provided to give an overview of the District's students and their academic accomplishments.
| Population By School & Grade |
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2008 Data 2007 Data 2006 Data 2005 Data 2004 Data 2003 Data |
| 2005-2006 General Statistics | |
| Attendance Rate | 94.4% |
| Dropout Rate (Males) | 3.8% |
| Dropout Rate (Females) | 3.4% |
| 2007-2008 Student Ethnicity | |
| White | 67.51% |
| Hispanic | 26.92% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3.50% |
| African American | 1.21% |
| Alaskan/Native American | 0.86% |
| 2007-2008 Student Statistics | |
| Free & Reduced Lunches | 29.87% |
| English Language Learners | 18.22% |
| Special Education | 7.80% |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.87% |
| Homeless | 1.98% |
| 2007-2008 Student Enrollment | |
| Enrollment Total | 24,582 |
| Preschool | 908 |
| Elementary | 11,086 |
| Secondary | 12,588 |
| 2004-2005 Average Class Size | |
| Elementary | 21.4 |
| Middle | 23.9 |
| Middle/Senior | 20.9 |
| High | 22 |
| 2004-2005 College Entrance Exam Scores | ||
| ACT | SAT | |
| SVVSD | 20.3 | 1118 |
| Colorado | 20.2 | 1120 |
| National | 20.9 | 1028 |
Teachers & Staff
Supporting the efforts of students is a team of dedicated teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff. Each teacher and employee plays a critical role in the success of the District's students.
The following categorized statistics are provided to give an overview of the District's teachers and staff.
| Teacher Breakdown (as of February 1, 2006) | |
| Hold Masters or Doctorate degrees | 52% |
| 5 or more years teaching in the District | 47% |
| 10 or more years teaching in the District | 26% |
| Employee Profile (as of September 30, 2005) | |
| Teachers | 1,474 |
| Classified Staff | 958 |
| Substitutes | 650 |
| Administrators | 90 |
| Total | 3,172 |
Financial & Operations
The District is dedicated to establishing St. Vrain as a school district known for quality, in both education practices and business operations.
The following categorized statistics are provided to give an overview of the District's funding and operations.
| How St. Vrain Schools Are Funded | |
| Other/Local Revenue | 1% |
| Specific Use Tax | 5% |
| Local Property Taxes | 35% |
| State Income, Sales & Use Taxes | 59% |
| How Money Is Spent | |
| Central Support | 2.6% |
| Building Support | 14.9% |
| Classroom Support | 18.0% |
| Direct Instruction | 64.5% |
| 2004-2005 Per Pupil Funding Comparison | |||
| District | Total Revenue Per Pupil | Mill Levy Override Portion | Money Over St. Vrain |
| Boulder | $7,334 | $1,219 | $1,270 |
| Ft. Colins | $6,584 | $800 | $520 |
| Loveland | $6,332 | $524 | $258 |
| Adams 12 | $6,717 | $715 | $653 |
| Jeff. Co. | $7,038 | $1,014 | $974 |
| St. Vrain | $6,064 | $0 | -- |
| 2004-2005 District Transportation | |
| Miles Traveled Annually (average) | 1.4 million |
| Students Bused | 6,706 |
| Number of Buses | 101 |
Additional District Information
In addition to the resources made available throughout the website (www.stvrain.k12.co.us), the District's Public Information Department publishes brochures to keep parents, residents, and other interested parties informed on how the District is working toward achieving student success.
The 2006-2007 Annual Report provides additional information on the St. Vrain Valley School District, Strategic Plan progress, and financial status.
The 2006-2007 Annual Report Statistical Data provides analysis of District data and statistics.
The 2007-2009 Schools Directory (6 MB) profiles District schools and departments.
The 2007 Financial Report To The Community outlines the District's finanical practices and health.
The Strategic Plan outlines the District's plan for the future.
