St Vrain Valley Schools

About

St. Vrain Valley School District is the educational home of more than 27,000 of Colorado�s students. The ninth largest school district in the state, St. Vrain Valley operates 49 schools that are spread over 411 square miles. The makeup of the schools include: 26 Elementary, 9 Middle, 1 Middle/Senior, 7 High, 2 Alternative, and 6 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.

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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.

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2009-2010 General Statistics
Attendance Rate	94.9%
Dropout Rate (Males, traditional schools only)	1.0%
Dropout Rate (Females, traditional schools only)	0.7%
Dropout Rate (Males, including Alternative Schools)	2.6%
Dropout Rate (Females, including Alternative Schools)	2.1%

2009-2010 Student Ethnicity
White	66.72%
Hispanic	27.34%
Asian or Pacific Islander	3.89%
African American	1.26%
Alaskan/Native American	0.80%

2009-2010 Student Statistics
Free & Reduced Lunches	32.66%
English Language Learners	17.00%
Special Education	6.91%
Gifted & Talented	5.49%
Homeless	3.38%

2009-2010 Student Enrollment
Enrollment Total	26,724
Preschool	1,076
Elementary	12,596
Secondary	13,052

2009-2010 Average Class Size
Elementary	23.5
Middle	23.5
High	26

2009 College Entrance Exam Scores
	ACT	SAT
SVVSD	20.0	1118
Colorado	19.6	1120

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.

2008-2009 Teacher Breakdown
Hold Masters or Doctorate degrees	52%
Classes taught by "highly qualified" teachers	99.72%

2009-2010 Employee Profile
Teachers	1,750
Classified Staff	1340
Substitutes	620
Administrators	96
Total	3,806

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
Federal Source	0.13%
Other local revenue	2.95%
Other State revenue	2.95%
Vehicle ownership taxes	3.45%
Mill levy override	8.83%
Property taxes	30.31%
State equalization	51.38%

How Money Is Spent (2009-2010)
Central Support	2.5%
Building Support	17.9%
Classroom Support	18.2%
Direct Instruction	61.5%

2009-2010 District Transportation
Miles Traveled Annually (average)	1.6 million
Students Bused	10,938
Number of Buses	118

Additional District Information

For additional information, please contact the Department of Communications at (303) 682 - 7213.