Clear Creek School District Re1

What Clear Creek School District Re1 does

Clear Creek School District RE-1 is a public K-12 school district operating under Colorado state authority, serving the mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Evergreen, Georgetown, and Empire in Clear Creek County. The district runs four schools — Carlson Elementary, King-Murphy Elementary, Georgetown Community School, and a combined Clear Creek Middle & High School — covering preschool through grade 12, with a stated 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a four-day instructional week supplemented by optional Enrichment Fridays. Its core technology stack consists of commodity K-12 infrastructure: Infinite Campus for the Parent Portal and enrollment, Google Workspace for collaboration, and standardized digital assessments (DIBELS, NWEA/MAP, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ACT Aspire). The district runs no proprietary software or AI systems; product differentiation is delivered through programs rather than technology, including the Outdoor Recreation & Technical Education Program (launched 2024) that bundles industry certifications such as Wilderness First Aid, Avalanche Level 1, Swiftwater Rescue, and ski/snowboard manufacturing.

The district is funded almost entirely through a public-sector revenue model: a state-determined per-pupil allocation supplemented by local property taxes, federal funds, and voter-approved mill levy overrides. Transactional revenue is de minimus — meal charges ($3.00 breakfast / $4.10 lunch) beyond state-funded free meals, and a $500-per-semester Outdoor Rec & Tech fee that is itself subsidized by industry donors including Loveland Ski Area, Echo Mountain, and Outbound Mountain Gear. The district is currently pursuing a $4 million debt-free schools mill levy for the November 2026 ballot to address a $20M+ deferred maintenance backlog identified by its Long-Range Planning Committee. Customers are the resident families of Clear Creek County; distribution is direct enrollment via the Parent Portal, with no commercial sales motion.

Leadership is a publicly elected Board of Education (Jessica North, President; Kerry Ann McHugh, VP; plus members Marcie King, Nicole Beers, Sydney Lynch) overseeing Superintendent Wesley Paxton. The district has flagged declining enrollment, rising operational costs, and reduced state/federal funding as material financial headwinds, and has adopted policies under Colorado HB24-1039 to remain in regulatory compliance. Recent capital activity includes the completion of a new Carlson Elementary building under a 2021 Bond, multiple 2024 safety and capital grants (~$635K combined), and an expanding partnership ecosystem with Blue Sky BOCES, DDRC, and Jefferson Center for Mental Health.

Name

Clear Creek School District Re1

Legal name

Clear Creek School District RE-1

Website

https://ccsdre1.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clear Creek School District RE-1 is a public K-12 school district operating four schools in Clear Creek County, Colorado, serving mountain-community families from preschool through grade 12 with a four-day week and outdoor/technical career pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Outdoor experiential learning
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Preschool early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Idaho Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through combination of local property taxes, state taxes, and federal funds. Total program funding calculated by state-determined formula based on student enrollment, cost of living, district size, and at-risk-student population. Additional revenue through voter-approved mill levy overrides.
2. Mill Levy Override: Voter-approved extra funding that stays local. State cannot take or use it to lessen its share. Currently considering $4 million debt-free schools mill levy for November 2026 ballot.
3. Meal Services: State-funded free meals for students (one breakfast and one lunch free). Additional meals charged at $3.00 breakfast / $4.10 lunch.
4. Program Tuition: Outdoor Rec & Tech program charges $500 per student per semester, subsidized by community donors and industry partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clear Creek School District RE-1 delivers tuition-free public K-12 education across four schools serving PreK through grade 12 in Clear Creek County, Colorado, anchored by a four-day school week with optional Enrichment Fridays. Core offerings include preschool and early childhood education, elementary and middle/high school academics, college and career preparation through the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) process, the signature Outdoor Recreation & Technical Education program delivering industry certifications, no-cut athletics, special education and Child Find services, food services, and transportation.

Product overview

Clear Creek School District Re1 is a public school district serving Clear Creek County, Colorado. The district operates as a unified educational platform comprising four schools: Clear Creek Middle & High School (grades 7-12), King-Murphy Elementary School, Carlson Elementary School, and Georgetown Community School. The district also offers preschool programs, the Outdoor Recreation & Technical Education Program, athletics, food services, and transportation. The district features a four-day school week with optional Enrichment Fridays, 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, experiential learning, outdoor education, and career-connected learning programs. Core administrative services include Infinite Campus for student information management, CEBT for employee benefits, and various digital tools for parent engagement and district operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Outdoor Recreation & Technical Education (Outdoor Rec & Tech): Semester-long field studies program at Clear Creek High School blending academics, technical skills and outdoor experiences with industry certifications
• King-Murphy Mountain School

Products and services

• Clear Creek Middle & High School Combined middle and high school serving grades 7-12 with a no-cut athletics policy, advanced academics, and career pathways including the Outdoor Recreation & Technical Education program, located at 185 Beaver Brook Canyon Dr, Evergreen, Colorado.
• King-Murphy Elementary School Elementary school serving PreK through grade 6, featuring outdoor and environmental education, project-based learning, and optional Friday enrichment programs, located at 425 Circle K Ranch Rd, Evergreen, Colorado.
• Carlson Elementary School Elementary school providing early childhood education through grade 6 with focus on experiential learning and outdoor education, located at 320 Hwy 103, Idaho Springs, Colorado. A new Carlson Elementary building was completed as part of the 2021 Bond project.
• Georgetown Community School Community school serving students in the Georgetown area of Clear Creek County, Colorado, operated as part of the four-school district.
• Outdoor Recreation & Technical Education Program (Outdoor Rec & Tech) Semester-long field studies program at Clear Creek High School offering seniors hands-on learning in outdoor recreation, technical skills, and industry certifications including Project Bike Tech, Ski & Snowboard Manufacturing and Repair, Wilderness First Aid, Avalanche Level 1, and Swiftwater Rescue. Charges $500 per student per semester, subsidized by community donors.
• Food Services District-wide meal services program providing breakfast and lunch to students across all schools, with state-funded free meals (one breakfast and one lunch free) and paid add-on meals at $3.00 breakfast and $4.10 lunch, plus free and reduced lunch applications.
• Athletics Program (No-Cut) No-cut athletics program at Clear Creek Middle & High School promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication under the philosophy that effort is foremost and the score is secondary, governed by CHSAA rules and open to all qualified students.
• Special Education and Child Find Services Special education services including individualized education plans, gifted education, English language learning support, and Child Find early intervention evaluations for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays, delivered in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC).

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% graduation rate with college acceptance to top universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Loveland Ski AreamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Outdoor Recreation & Technical Education Program, providing instructional support, certifications, and real-world learning opportunities for students in ski and snowboard industry.
• Mountain Youth NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Outdoor Rec & Tech program through TREK enrichment program and workforce development initiatives for mountain community youth.
• Echo Mountain Ski AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner providing real-world learning experiences and connections to outdoor recreation career pathways.
• Field Studies CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting experiential learning beyond traditional classroom walls, connecting students with field-based education opportunities.
• Colorado Adventure GuidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor industry partner providing Swiftwater Rescue and guide school certifications, mentorship, and real-world experience for students.
• Outbound Mountain GearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outdoor gear retailer supporting Outdoor Rec & Tech program with equipment and industry connections.
• Blue Sky BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Cooperative Educational Services providing shared services including special education programming and professional development for CCSD.
• Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with district for Child Find early intervention services for children birth to 3 years old with developmental delays.
• Jefferson Center for Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides full-time counseling and wellness support at all schools, including mental health services for students and families.
• Resilience1220coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree confidential counseling services for young people ages 12-20 in mountain communities west of Denver metro area.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Platte Canyon School District 1: Small Colorado mountain district serving Bailey with multi-school structure (including a middle/high school). Compares on geographic setting, small enrollment, and four-day school week adoption.
• Lake County School District (RE-1): Single-school district (Lake County High School with merged K-12 structure) serving Leadville. Comparable small-scale, rural mountain Colorado district facing similar enrollment and funding challenges as CCSD.
• Summit School District (RE-1): A four-school Colorado mountain-district serving Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne with K-12 programming. Directly comparable to CCSD on small size, mountain geography, four-day scheduling history, and experiential outdoor learning focus.
• Salida R-32 School District: Small rural Colorado mountain district serving Salida and Poncha Springs with K-12 structure. Comparable geographic setting, similar enrollment scale, and mountain-community character.
• Park County School District RE-2: Rural Colorado mountain district serving Bailey, Fairplay, and Alma with comparable enrollment scale. Comparable to CCSD as a small/rural public district operating in mountain terrain with similar funding-model pressures.
• Estes Park School District R-3: Colorado mountain district serving Estes Park with multi-school PreK-12 configuration. Comparable on rural-mountain setting, similar student demographics, and reliance on tourism-area property tax base.
• Buena Vista School District R-31: Small rural mountain Colorado district with four-day week and CTE focus. Comparable on rural demographic profile, four-day scheduling, and Career & Technical Education emphasis.

Regional players

• Roaring Fork School District RE-1: Mountain Colorado district serving Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. Comparable rural-mountain setting with strong outdoor and experiential education programs though larger enrollment.
• Aspen School District: High-amenity mountain Colorado district serving Aspen with strong outdoor and experiential programming. Comparable ethos and pedagogy but materially wealthier funding base from Aspen-area property values.
• Eagle County School District 50: Larger Colorado mountain district serving Vail Valley communities with extensive CTE and outdoor programs (like Vail Ski & Snowboard Club partnerships). Comparable to CCSD's outdoor CTE focus but at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ClearCreekSchoolDistrictR-1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ClearCreekBOE
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCSDRE1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clear-creek-hs

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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