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Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J

Colorado · Public School District
7
Schools
2,061
Students
$13,944
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
21.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
92.3%
Graduation Rate
+5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J is a public school district in Colorado serving 2,061 students across 7 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 92.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,944 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crested Butte Elementary SchoolKG–05328
Gunnison Elementary SchoolPK–05521
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gunnison Middle School06–08288
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crested Butte Secondary School06–12400
Gunnison High School09–12396
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake PreschoolPK–PK73
Marble Charter SchoolCharterKG–1055
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,944Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
70%
State
21.0%
Local (property tax)
69.7%
Federal
9.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,061
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.3%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.3% graduation rate — 5.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J?
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,061 students.
What is the graduation rate for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J?
The graduation rate is 92.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J spend per student?
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J spends $13,944 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J?
22% of students in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J?
Yes — 1 of the 7 schools in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J is a charter school.
What grade levels does Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J serve?
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.