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Gunnison Watershed RE1J (1360)

800 NORTH BOULEVARD
GUNNISON, CO 81230

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2,074

Total Students Served

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SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT

Narrative

A message from:

Tia Mills

Business Manager

Gunnison Watershed School District

June 1, 2022

The Gunnison Watershed School District (GWSD) is located in the Gunnison Valley, a relatively remote area in southwestern Colorado that is a tourist-based destination for people wishing to participate in all forms of outdoor recreation. The Valley is surrounded by mountains and open space which attracts hikers, hunters, mountain bikers and others. Blue Mesa Reservoir provides year-round access for fishing and water sports while the Crested Butte ski ... The Gunnison Watershed School District (GWSD) is located in the Gunnison Valley, a relatively remote area in southwestern Colorado that is a tourist-based destination for people wishing to participate in all forms of outdoor recreation. The Valley is surrounded by mountains and open space which attracts hikers, hunters, mountain bikers and others. Blue Mesa Reservoir provides year-round access for fishing and water sports while the Crested Butte ski area provides skiing opportunities in the winter and hiking/mountain biking fun in the summer. The school district is geographically the second largest in the State and serves the Gunnison, Crested Butte and Marble communities. For the 2021 school year, it was the 10th most expensive district in which to live. With over 400 employees – FTE and contracted - the District is one of the largest employers in the Valley. Gunnison has three facilities that provides Pre-K – 12 learning. • Lake School - Pre-K and K • Gunnison Community School - Elementary – grades 1-5, Middle – grades 6-8 • Gunnison High School - grades 9-12 Crested Butte has the Crested Butte Community School which provides K-12 learning. • Elementary – grades K-5 • Secondary – grades 6-12 The town of Marble has the Marble Charter School which provides its students a K-8 education. The District has a 21.5% free and reduced population, 7.9% are culturally and linguistically diverse, 11.6% are receiving special education services and 8.5% fall into the Gifted and Talented category.

Spending

$15,052
Current Spending per Student

$12,383

State Average

School Level Spending per Student

Federal

$840
State/Local

$9,596
Total

$10,437

School Share of Central Spending per Student

Federal

$442
State/Local

$4,174
Total

$4,615

Current District Spending

Learning Environment

70%
Operations

30%

Learning Environment
$20,699,817

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Operations
$8,834,915

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$29,534,732

Total

Long-Term Spending

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.

$42,731,448

Total

Total District-Allocated Spending

$72,266,180

Totals may not sum due to rounding

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Funding

Local

67%
State

22%
Federal

11%

Local
$22,565,896

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State
$7,269,532

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Federal
$3,740,141

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$33,575,569

Total

Other

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

$37,353,671

Total

Total Funding

$70,929,240

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