Norio County, Colorado
Norio County is 93 miles long and 52 miles wide, and is one of the largest counties in the state. Long noted as a cattle and sheep ranching area as well as for wheat growing, energy producers have become the largest group of employers in the county. A wide range of outdoor activities attracts residents and visitors alike to Norio County. From mountains to river canyons to deserts, there is something for everyone who loves the outdoors.
Norio Intermediate School District
Students achieve a quality education at Norio Intermediate School District. The efforts of teachers, support staff and administrators, along with parental involvement, enable the students in Norio County Schools to develop the self-confidence needed to succeed academically.
Significant School Statistics
2005-06 Number of Students 2552
Number of Schools 8
Number of Employees 377
Number of Teachers/Counselors 163
Teacher/Pupil Ratio 1/16
Number of Teacher Aides 67
2005-06 Per Pupil Exp -$6,504.76
2005-06 Beginning. Teacher Salary $27,287.00
Assessed Valuation - $303,755,381.00
2004-05 Instructional Supplies Per Pupil $252.22
South Elementary School
South Elementary School provides 14 regular classrooms, a Technology Center, a cafeteria, gymnasium, music room, Title I Reading and Math Program, and a Special Education Program. South is well known for its children's library. An outstanding Pre-School Program is also offered at South.
Ferrell Elementary School
Ferrell Elementary School houses 17 regular classrooms and 329 students. The original building was constructed in 1955 with additions in 1960 and 1978. An auditorium/lunchroom, gymnasium, library, computer center and music room support regular classroom activities. The school serves students kindergarten through fourth grade.
Canyon Elementary School
Canyon is the newest of the three elementary schools and is located in the Canyonlands Subdivision in west Sunset. Constructed in 1981, the modern two story building houses kindergarten through fourth grades.
Old Elementary School
Old Elementary is located on the border in the town of Oldentown.
Approximately 35 students attend kindergarten through sixth grade
Bovine Elementary
Bovine Elementary is located 30 miles west of Sunset in the small, rural community of Bovine. One teacher is employed in this new, modern school.
Enrollment in grades one through six averages twelve students.
Sunset Intermediate School
Sunset Intermediate School was created in the fall of 1996 when Siller Middle School was divided into two separate schools. The school was built in 1964 and houses fifth and sixth graders in the Norio Intermediate School District.
Siller Middle School
Siller Middle School includes grades 7 and 8, and is located on an 18 acre campus that includes two large P.E. fields, football field, baseball field, industrial arts classroom and shop. School staff consists of 25 teachers, a principal, a counselor, 3 secretaries, 4 teacher aides, and 3 custodians.
Dawson-Thompson High School
Dawson-Thompson High School overlooks the city of Sunset. . The modern expansive high school was constructed in 1991. It includes more than 40 classrooms, two gymnasiums, weight room, auditorium, library, vocational building, and an Olympic size swimming pool. The grounds contain tennis courts, practice fields, and football field.