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| Metric | St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 31,894 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 54 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,673/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
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Ranked against 160 rated districts in CO → 86th percentile → 9/10.
Source: Colorado Dept. of Education CMAS, all grades Met/Exceeded Expectations, 2025. Full methodology →
About St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J
Zip code 80501 in St. Vrain Valley, Colorado is served by St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J spent $11,673 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 9% below Colorado’s statewide $12,800 estimate.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 53 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J qualifies as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
With a rating of 9/10 (excellent), St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J ranks among Colorado’s top-tier-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Colorado’s CMAS assessments (2025 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Colorado is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Colorado. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 80501
Children in zip code 80501 are assigned to St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 80501, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J at (303)776-6200 or visit www.svvsd.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Colorado districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in St. Vrain Valley
For families considering a purchase in the St. Vrain Valley area, district assignment matters financially. Because St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J serves zip code 80501, homes in and around zip code 80501 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Colorado, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 80501.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 80501 data.