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Fiscal Year
2021 - 2022

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districtSt Vrain Valley Re1J

Longs Peak Middle School (5288)

1500 14TH AVENUE
LONGMONT, CO 80501

Student Info
391
Total Students Served
Serves Elementary School Grades Serves Middle School Grades

Narrative

quotes A message from:
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
$16,448
Current Spending per Student

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$13,509
State Average

School Level Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $1,255
  • State/Local
    $9,548
  • Total
    $10,803
School Share of Central Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $379
  • State/Local
    $5,266
  • Total
    $5,645
Current School Spending
  1. Learning Environment
    Learning Environment
    92%
  2. Operations
    Operations
    8%
Learning Environment Expenditures
Learning Environment
$3,894,858

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Operations Expenditures
Operations
$329,010

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$4,223,868

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.

$3,119

Total

Total School-Allocated Spending

$4,226,987

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

$935,204
Central Operations Expenditures
Operations
$1,271,667
$2,206,871

Total

$6,433,858

Grand Total of Spending at this school