Platte Valley School

What Platte Valley School does

Platte Valley School District (legal name Platte Valley School District, Weld RE-7) is a public K-12 school district organized under Colorado law as School District No. RE-7 of Weld County, headquartered at 131 9th Street in Kersey, Colorado. The district operates four schools on a single Kersey campus: Platte Valley Early Learning Center (preschool, ages 3-5), Platte Valley Elementary School, Platte Valley Middle School (a 66-year-old facility being replaced with a new 23%-larger building opening Fall 2026), and Platte Valley High School. It serves approximately 1,200 students from Pre-K through 12th grade with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio (versus the Colorado state average of 17:1) and has achieved a 100% graduation rate in both 2023 and 2024, yielding a Niche 2025 ranking of #19 out of 154 Colorado districts. The district's core programming is anchored by the Success Skills Initiative, which teaches four competencies (resilient learner, effective communicator, constructive teammate, creative problem solver) from kindergarten through graduation, and by the Individual Student Devices (ISD) Program, which assigns a laptop to every student.

The district's technology layer is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Alma for the student information system and parent portal, Microsoft Teams and Office 365 for communication and collaboration, Clever as the SSO layer, IncidentIQ for technology help desk, PaySchools for meal and fee payments, Follett Destiny for library management, and Abre for student applications. The district provides universal access to assignments, attendance, grades, and schedules via web portals and the Alma Now mobile app. Career and Technical Education is delivered through FFA and FCCLA student organizations, with notable national-level competitive results including top-10 national placement in FFA Agriscience and a national-qualifying gold in FCCLA Fashion Construction.

As a Colorado public school district, Platte Valley is a government/state entity rather than a privately held company, and its revenue mechanics reflect this structure. Funding sources include per-pupil state allocations under the Colorado school finance formula, local property taxes at a total mill levy of 7.249 (one of the lowest in the state), a voter-approved Mill Levy Override capped at $3,472,932 annually (extended for five years in November 2024), voter-approved bond proceeds (most recently an $89.5M bond in November 2024 with a True Interest Cost of 3.31%), tuition-based preschool ($300-$990/month depending on attendance days), Universal Preschool Colorado state funding, and federal/state grants (including $339,000 over three years from the Weld Trust). The district holds a Moody's A1 credit rating and is currently executing a major capital plan including a new middle school and new central office.

Name

Platte Valley School

Legal name

Platte Valley School District, Weld RE-7

Website

https://pvre7.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Platte Valley School District (RE-7) is a public K-12 district in Kersey, Colorado, serving approximately 1,200 preschool-through-12th-grade students across four schools, with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and a 100% graduation rate, funded by state allocations, property taxes, and voter-approved bonds and mill levy overrides.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool early learning
• Student information systems
• Career technical education
• School nutrition transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Kersey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: State funding allocated per enrolled student through Colorado school finance formula
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes as primary funding source, with district's total mill levy at 7.249 mills (one of lowest in state)
3. Voter-Approved Mill Levy Override (MLO): Community-approved additional mill levy for operational funding, not to exceed $3,472,932 annually. Extended for 5 years in November 2024. Funds used for teacher retention, technology, programs
4. Bond Measures: Voter-approved bonds for capital construction. November 2024 approved $89.5 million bond for new middle school and facility improvements
5. Preschool Tuition: Tuition-based preschool program for additional hours beyond state-funded UPK. Full-day rates from $300-$990/month depending on attendance days
6. Federal and State Grants: Various grant funding including Weld Trust grants totaling $339,000 over three years for student support programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Platte Valley School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,200 students across four schools in Kersey, Colorado — an Early Learning Center (preschool ages 3-5), Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The district delivers comprehensive Pre-K-through-graduation education anchored by its Success Skills Initiative (resilient learner, effective communicator, constructive teammate, creative problem solver), supplemented by Career and Technical Education (FFA, FCCLA), the Individual Student Devices (laptop) program, and state-funded Universal Preschool Colorado.

Product overview

Platte Valley School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,200 students in Kersey, Colorado, operating four schools: Early Learning Center (preschool ages 3-5), Elementary School, Middle School (currently under construction, opening Fall 2026), and High School. The district offers a unified educational platform centered on its Success Skills Initiative teaching four core competencies (resilient learner, effective communicator, constructive teammate, creative problem solver) from Pre-K through graduation. Key technology products include the Individual Student Devices (ISD) Program providing laptops to every student, the Alma Student Information System for real-time academic tracking, and the Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) program offering state-funded preschool. Additional programs include Career and Technical Education with FFA and FCCLA student organizations, comprehensive health services, food services, and transportation. The district operates with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and maintains a 100% graduation rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Student Devices (ISD) Program District-wide initiative providing every enrolled student with an assigned laptop to ensure equitable access to technology for classroom and remote learning.
• Alma Student/Parent Portal Real-time student information system providing parents and students web and mobile app access to announcements, assignments, attendance, grades, and schedules.
• Success Skills Initiative District-wide curriculum program teaching four core competencies — resilient learner, effective communicator, constructive teammate, creative problem solver — from kindergarten through senior year.
• Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) State-funded preschool providing up to 15 hours per week of free preschool for children the year before kindergarten, with additional paid hours available.
• Platte Valley Early Learning Center Preschool program for children ages 3-5 offering full-day and part-day options, with play-based curriculum aligned to Colorado Academic Standards.
• Platte Valley Elementary School Elementary school (K-5) providing core academic instruction integrated with the Success Skills Initiative.
• Platte Valley Middle School Middle school (grades 6-8) serving approximately 375 students; new 23% larger replacement facility scheduled to open Fall 2026 with modern labs, CTE workshop, performing arts area, and fieldhouse.
• Platte Valley High School High school (grades 9-12) offering a college-preparatory curriculum, CTE pathways, athletics, performing arts, and student leadership programs with a 100% graduation rate (2023, 2024).
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career pathways including agricultural education (FFA), family and consumer sciences (FCCLA), and vocational training integrated with the academic curriculum.
• Health Services School-based health program offering health education, screenings (vision, hearing, dental), immunization compliance, and nursing support across district schools.
• Technology Support Services District technology department providing help desk support via IncidentIQ, device management, network infrastructure, and staff professional development.
• Food Services School nutrition program providing student meals with online menu publishing and payment processing via PaySchools.
• Transportation Services Student bus transportation including route planning, drop-off/pick-up logistics, and coordination with construction-related schedule changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate in 2023 and 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JHL ConstructorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2024General contractor selected for $89.5 million bond construction project including new middle school, central office, and site improvements. Projected completion Fall 2026 for middle school.
• RB+B ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm designing the new Platte Valley Middle School as part of the 2024 bond program.
• Centennial BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Cooperative Educational Services providing educational services to school districts across northern Colorado including professional development and training.
• JBSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity and industry partner participating in PVELC STEAM Night educational event.
• Central Colorado Water Conservancy DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for PVELC STEAM Night educational event.
• High Desert IrrigationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for PVELC STEAM Night educational event.
• AlmacoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system provider powering parent portal, enrollment, grades, attendance, and scheduling for all district schools.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eaton School District RE-2: Neighboring Weld County district serving a similar small-town Colorado community with K-12 programming. Comparable in student population size and rural funding base.
• Brush School District RE-2J: Rural Colorado K-12 district with similar size and small-town profile, operating under the same state per-pupil funding mechanism. Comparable scale and operating model.
• Morgan County School District RE-3: Adjacent rural Colorado K-12 district serving a similar small agricultural community. Comparable in mill levy funding mechanics and rural demographic profile.
• Windsor-Severance Re-4 School District: Weld County district offering K-12 public education with rapid enrollment growth driven by Northern Colorado expansion. Comparable in governance and bond-funded capital programs.
• Weld County School District RE-1 (Valley Re-1): Adjacent Weld County, Colorado public K-12 school district serving a comparable rural/agricultural community with similar grade-level structure. Directly comparable in scale, funding model, and community profile.
• Fort Lupton School District RE-8: Neighboring Weld County district with K-12 public schools serving a rural/agricultural community. Operates under the same Colorado school finance framework.

Others

• Centennial BOCES: Board of Cooperative Educational Services providing shared services to multiple Northern Colorado districts including Platte Valley. Relevant as an ecosystem participant and service partner.

Broad incumbents

• Greeley-Evans School District 6: Larger Weld County district operating under the same state funding formula with K-12 programming. Broader incumbent in the same regional public education market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@plattevalleyschoolsre-724
• Facebookfacebook.com/pvRE7
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/platte-valley-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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