Upper Rio Grande School District C-7

Located at 950 French Street in Del Norte, Colorado, the Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 is an active, traditional public school system serving a rural remote community. Operating two school campuses, the district delivers an educational program covering kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to serve as an academic foundation for local families in the San Luis Valley region, this non-charter district provides accessible community instruction backed by direct administrative outreach via phone at (719) 657-4040 and online at dncsd.org, as reflected in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset.

The district supports a close-knit student body of 360 enrolled children, comprising 184 male and 176 female students across all grade levels. Reflecting the diverse composition of its region, the student population includes 190 Hispanic students, 154 White students, 8 American Indian students, and 8 students identifying with two or more races. To maintain a strong instructional focus and comprehensive student support, Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 employs approximately 148.86 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 71.68 FTE classroom teachers, 9.46 FTE instructional aides, and 67.72 FTE support staff, ensuring low student-to-staff ratios tailored to foster individual growth within a small-town educational setting.