Cripple Creek-victor School District No. Re-1, CO

Original Research by School Decision on Cripple Creek-victor School District No. Re-1

Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1 serves a rural, mountainous area of Teller County, Colorado, covering the historic mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor along with the broader communities of Divide and Florissant. The district runs two schools, an elementary school and a combined junior-senior high school, for students from preschool through twelfth grade. With a modest overall enrollment, it is one of the smallest districts in the county.

The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a small Hispanic population and even smaller shares of Black and American Indian students. Data on economic disadvantage and special education participation were not available, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch or receive special services.

On state assessments, performance is well below state averages. In English language arts, about a quarter of students in grades three through eight reached the proficient level. In math for the same grades, fewer than one in ten students did. Science results in eighth grade also show low proficiency. These numbers point to an academic environment where many students are not meeting grade-level benchmarks. A parent considering the district may want to discuss with school leadership what interventions and supports are in place, especially in math.

The district does not serve tested grades in social studies with a current assessment, and no high-school-level state test results were reported in the available data. There is also no graduation rate published for this district, which is an important gap for families evaluating how well the district supports students through to completion. It is possible that the small cohort sizes lead to data suppression, but the reason is not given.

A notable strength is a Career Technical Education program now in its fourth year, which includes work-study and internship opportunities for juniors and seniors. In a small rural district where Advanced Placement and elective course offerings may be limited, this CTE pathway expands options for students interested in skilled trades, hands-on careers, or early workplace experience. It is a deliberate effort to address the limited course breadth that often comes with a small high school.

Housing across the district’s zip codes varies considerably, with some areas showing lower home values and others significantly higher. Overall, the district’s weighted home value sits below the state median, and values have declined slightly over the past year. The local housing market is more affordable than Colorado’s average, though prices still reflect the broader national trend of elevated costs relative to incomes.

The district is too small for meaningful comparative rankings against neighboring districts in Teller County. There are only two districts in the county, and most metrics could not be computed for comparison due to the small cohort count. That means the data available here is primarily a self-portrait rather than a relative picture.

In sum, Cripple Creek-Victor is a small, rural district with a predominantly white student population, low academic proficiency on state tests, and a developing CTE program that offers practical career exposure. Families should seek additional information on graduation rates, special education and English learner supports, and what academic interventions are used, particularly in math. For those who value a tight-knit school community in a historic mountain setting, the district may be a fit, but the academic numbers warrant close attention.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

284

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

Black 2%

White 85%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 38

23%

28%

Math

Gr 38

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Cresson Elementary School

Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

25%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

15%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

Grade 4

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$341,383

Year-over-year change-3.8%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$226K to $501K

vs. state typical0.63x

vs. national typical0.93x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
80813	Cripple Creek	$324K	-3.6%	42.2%
80816	Florissant	$454K	-3.5%	27.7%
80860	Cripple Creek	$226K	-4.5%	26.2%
80814	Divide	$501K	-3.4%	3.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,723/mo

Home price / national median income4.1x

Comparison

State typical home value$543,271 (-2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.