Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1

Nestled in Saguache, Colorado, Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1 operates as an active, traditional public school district serving local families from its campus at 403 Pitkin Avenue. Set within a remote rural environment, the district delivers a seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, consolidated within a single operational school campus. As a non-charter public system, Mountain Valley plays a vital role in its geographic region, combining accessible public education with a tight-knit community focus designed to support students through every stage of their academic growth.

The district maintains a personalized learning environment with a total enrollment of 105 students, resulting in small cohort sizes across all grade levels. Its student body reflects a diverse rural community, composed of 62 White, 32 Hispanic, 7 multiracial, 3 American Indian, and 1 Black student, with a gender breakdown of 56 female and 49 male learners. To support this student population, the district leverages a generous staffing structure consisting of 25 full-time equivalent teachers, 6 instructional aides, and nearly 41 support staff members. With approximately 72 total full-time equivalent staff dedicated to just over one hundred students, Mountain Valley School District is uniquely positioned to offer low student-to-teacher ratios, highly individualized instruction, and a supportive educational environment for researchers, parents, and students alike.