Durango School District No. 9-R

Durango School District No. 9-R is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, in Durango, Colorado. Situated in a scenic distant town setting within the greater Durango metropolitan area, the district operates 12 operational schools that offer a complete educational pathway spanning prekindergarten through 12th grade. As an independent, non-charter district, Durango 9-R provides a continuous, community-centered academic foundation designed to nurture intellectual growth, social development, and post-secondary readiness for local youth.

According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district serves a diverse student body of 4,337 enrolled learners across its early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels. Durango School District No. 9-R supports its student population through a substantial professional workforce totaling over 1,587 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 681 FTE classroom teachers, 109 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 797 FTE support personnel. This substantial staffing commitment ensures low student-to-educator ratios and comprehensive support services, making the district a compelling model for researchers and an enriching educational environment for families and students alike.