School Overview
Mountain Valley School, located in the small, rural town of Saguache, Colorado, serves as the educational hub for the local community as part of the Mountain Valley School District RE-1. As a small, K-12 institution, the school emphasizes a tight-knit environment where staff and students benefit from intimate class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. Its location in the San Luis Valley reflects its commitment to serving a unique, geographically isolated population, often acting as a focal point for community activities and local engagement.

Academically, Mountain Valley School strives to provide a comprehensive education despite the challenges inherent in a small, rural setting. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and workforce readiness, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom. By fostering a culture of close relationships and student accountability, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional academic standards and the specific needs of its diverse student body, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive within their supportive community.
221
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Valley School
Demographic Student Count
White163
Hispanic42
Black3
Two or More9
American Indian4
  • White
    163 (73.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (19.0 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1
Phone: (719)655-2578
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 15
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mountain Valley School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten15
Kindergarten17
Grade 128
Grade 224
Grade 326
Grade 413
Grade 516
Grade 617
Grade 79
Grade 816
Grade 912
Grade 109
Grade 1113
Grade 126
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mountain Valley School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11552%
Male10648%