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Clear Creek RE-1 (0540)

320 HIGHWAY 103
IDAHO SPRINGS, CO 80452

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Students Info
634
Total Students Served
556
Non-Charter School Students
Serves Elementary School Grades Serves Middle School Grades Serves High School Grades Charter Rural
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SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT

Narrative

quotes A message from:
Jennifer Behring
Director of Finance
Cripple Creek-Victor RE-1
July 01, 2026
Clear Creek School District RE-1, headquartered in Idaho Springs, serves pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students across Clear Creek County in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Known as the district “where academic excellence meets mountain adventure,” Clear Creek Schools provide a personalized educational experience that combines rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, outdoor field studies, and future-ready career pathways inspired by its unique mountain environment. Established in 1959 through the consolidation ... Clear Creek School District RE-1, headquartered in Idaho Springs, serves pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students across Clear Creek County in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Known as the district “where academic excellence meets mountain adventure,” Clear Creek Schools provide a personalized educational experience that combines rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, outdoor field studies, and future-ready career pathways inspired by its unique mountain environment. Established in 1959 through the consolidation of the county’s schools, the district now serves approximately 634 students across five schools, including three elementary schools, one Middle School, and one High School. Clear Creek School District RE-1 is dedicated to fostering authentic learning experiences through Crew-Connect, Experiential Learning, and Future-Ready Learning. The district emphasizes character development, leadership, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability while building strong community connections and a sense of belonging for every student. Through continuous improvement and innovative instructional practices, the district strives to ensure all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. For a comprehensive financial overview, we encourage stakeholders to explore the district’s financial transparency resources, which provide access to historical financial information, budget summaries, fiscal audits, and adopted budgets to support a deeper understanding of Clear Creek School District’s financial stewardship and operational planning.

Spending

Current Spending Per Student
$21,905
Current Spending per Student

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$16,845
State Average
School Level Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $698
  • State/Local
    $14,819
  • Total
    $15,517
School Share of Central Spending per Student
  • Federal
    $50
  • State/Local
    $6,338
  • Total
    $6,388

Current District Spending

  1. Learning Environment
    Learning Environment
    68%
  2. Operations
    Operations
    32%
Learning Environment Expenditures
Learning Environment
$9,439,002

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Operations Expenditures
Operations
$4,448,811

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$13,887,813

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.

$9,711,561

Total

Total District-Allocated Spending

$23,599,374

Totals may not sum due to rounding

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Funding and Revenues

Funding

  1. Local
    Local
    71%
  2. State
    State
    26%
  3. Federal
    Federal
    4%
Local Fundings and Revenues
Local
$12,565,831

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State Fundings and Revenues
State
$4,598,126

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Federal Fundings and Revenues
Federal
$641,802

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$17,805,759

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

$17,805,759

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