Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J

District Overview
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 800 North Boulevard in Gunnison, Colorado. Nestled in a remote mountain town setting, the district serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding community, operating seven fully operational schools. Based on federal educational statistics for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district offers comprehensive learning pathways spanning prekindergarten through twelfth grade, welcoming a total enrollment of 2,095 students across its primary, middle, and secondary grade levels.

To deliver high-quality instruction and individualized care, Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J maintains a robust workforce comprising more than 580 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 285 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, nearly 43 instructional aides, and over 253 support staff professionals. This favorable educator-to-student presence allows the district to foster engaging classroom environments and targeted academic support for its diverse student body. Through its strong community connections and commitment to accessible public education, the district continuously prepares Gunnison's youth for academic achievement and lifelong learning.
7
Total Schools
2,095
Total Students
285.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
Demographic Student Count
White1,510
Hispanic504
Black10
Asian14
Two or More40
American Indian14
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,510 (72.1%)
  • Hispanic
    504 (24.1%)
  • Two or More
    40 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    14 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.7%)
  • Black
    10 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:7
Students:2,095*
Teachers (FTE):285.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3