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Vilas RE-5 (0260)

202 COLLINGWOOD STREET
VILAS, CO 81087

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Students Info
361
Total Students Served
361
Non-Charter School Students
Serves Elementary School Grades Serves Middle School Grades Serves High School Grades Rural
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SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT

Narrative

quotes A message from:
Abby Pettinger
Superintendent
Vilas School District RE-5
July 01, 2025
Vilas School District RE-5 is a small, rural district located in Baca County in southeastern Colorado. We are proud to serve students in preschool through 12th grade. Our district remains committed to providing personalized, high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for lifelong success in college, career, and community life. Instructional Focus and Innovation For the FY24–25 school year, Vilas RE-5 continues to prioritize: Core instruction in literacy and mathematics aligned with Colorado Academic ... Vilas School District RE-5 is a small, rural district located in Baca County in southeastern Colorado. We are proud to serve students in preschool through 12th grade. Our district remains committed to providing personalized, high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for lifelong success in college, career, and community life. Instructional Focus and Innovation For the FY24–25 school year, Vilas RE-5 continues to prioritize: Core instruction in literacy and mathematics aligned with Colorado Academic Standards. Access to career education, concurrent enrollment, and digital learning platforms. Supporting our diverse learners with individualized instruction. Fiscal Stewardship Vilas RE-5 exercises conservative and strategic financial practices to ensure sustainability. We carefully allocate resources to: Recruit and retain high-quality staff through competitive compensation and professional development. Maintain safe and effective learning environments. Support transportation and food service needs in our rural context. Meet federal and state compliance through accurate and transparent financial reporting. Community and Student-Centered Approach As a tight-knit rural district, Vilas RE-5 values strong relationships with families and the broader community. Whole Child Education in a Family Atmosphere We are committed to: Ensuring equitable access to education regardless of location or background. Providing wraparound support services for students and families. Engaging stakeholders in decision-making that reflects our community’s values and priorities. Vilas School District RE-5 remains dedicated to support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth to develop students for success. Our strategic use of funds reflects our mission to provide meaningful learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Spending

Current Spending Per Student
$8,527
Current Spending per Student
$15,752
State Average
School Level Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $443
  • State/Local
    $4,893
  • Total
    $5,336
School Share of Central Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $250
  • State/Local
    $2,941
  • Total
    $3,191

Current District Spending

  1. Learning Environment
    Learning Environment
    81%
  2. Operations
    Operations
    19%
Learning Environment Expenditures
Learning Environment
$2,492,359

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Operations Expenditures
Operations
$585,820

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$3,078,179

Total

Long-Term Spending
Construction, Debt, Refinancing & Other
Construction, Debt, Refinancing & Other

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These expenditures are those not associated with day-to-day operation of school activities and, therefore, are not included in the per-student spending calculation. They are comprised of major construction projects, debt payments, acquisition of land, and other programs.

$506,295

Total

Total District-Allocated Spending

$3,584,475

Totals may not sum due to rounding

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Funding and Revenues

Funding

  1. Local
    Local
    8%
  2. State
    State
    82%
  3. Federal
    Federal
    9%
Local Fundings and Revenues
Local
$383,255

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State Fundings and Revenues
State
$3,718,840

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Federal Fundings and Revenues
Federal
$420,399

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$4,522,494

Total

Other Fundings and Revenues

Other revenues not received through local, state, or federal sources. They include proceeds from the sale of bonds, accrued interest, and other extraordinary items.

$0

Total

Total Funding

$4,522,494

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