| 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 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
Families in zip code 80530 (St. Vrain Valley, Colorado) are assigned to St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
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
With 54 schools serving approximately 31,894 students, St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J is a large district. Contact St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J 8 out of 10 — above average among Colorado public school districts. 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 80530
Children in zip code 80530 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 80530, 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 the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. 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
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J serves zip code 80530, homes in and around zip code 80530 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 80530.
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 80530 data.