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Fiscal Year
2021 - 2022

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districtSt Vrain Valley Re1J

Sunset Middle School (5286)

1300 S. SUNSET
LONGMONT, CO 80501

Student Info
395
Total Students Served
Serves Middle School Grades

Narrative

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District Communications
Office of Communications
St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J
July 01, 2023
St. Vrain Valley Schools, organized in 1961, is nationally recognized for rigorous academics, technology, innovation, and a wide variety of outstanding co- curricular activities through inquiry-based and student-centered learning. Located approximately 30 miles north of Denver, in a region with one of the fastest growing economies in the state, the district is the 7th largest in Colorado, serving students across a 411-square mile geographically diverse area that includes 13 ... St. Vrain Valley Schools, organized in 1961, is nationally recognized for rigorous academics, technology, innovation, and a wide variety of outstanding co- curricular activities through inquiry-based and student-centered learning. Located approximately 30 miles north of Denver, in a region with one of the fastest growing economies in the state, the district is the 7th largest in Colorado, serving students across a 411-square mile geographically diverse area that includes 13 communities with a population of about 191,000 residents. Offering a full range of high-quality educational programs and services for students in grades PK-14, St. Vrain Valley Schools is able to continue delivering rigorous academics and exceptional learning opportunities while meeting the needs of a rapidly growing economy through the support and investment of its community. Voters approved a $189 million capital projects bond and $16.5 million mill levyoverride in 2008, a $14.8 million mill levy override in 2012, and $260 million additional capital projects bond in 2016. Also, the district was awarded two major federal grants: the $3.6 million ‘Investing in Innovation’ (i3) in 2010 and $16.6 million ‘Race to the Top’ in 2012. By building a solid foundation with an exceptional school board, strong leadership, and excellent teachers and staff; prioritizing school safety and student well-being; providing innovative learning and instructional opportunities; and partnering with families, elected officials, business leaders and its community, St. Vrain Valley Schools continues to advance excellence for its students, schools and community.

Spending

Current Spending Per Student
$15,755
Current Spending per Student

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$13,509
State Average

School Level Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $565
  • State/Local
    $9,545
  • Total
    $10,110
School Share of Central Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $379
  • State/Local
    $5,266
  • Total
    $5,645
Current School Spending
  1. Learning Environment
    Learning Environment
    91%
  2. Operations
    Operations
    9%
Learning Environment Expenditures
Learning Environment
$3,643,270

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Operations Expenditures
Operations
$350,162

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$3,993,432

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.

$2,907

Total

Total School-Allocated Spending

$3,996,338

Totals may not sum due to rounding

Current School Share of Central Spending

  1. Learning Environment
    Learning Environment
    42%
  2. Operations
    Operations
    58%
Learning Environment Spending
Learning
Environment

$944,772
Central Operations Expenditures
Operations
$1,284,676
$2,229,448

Total

$6,225,786

Grand Total of Spending at this school