Stetson Elementary School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

4910 JEDEDIAH SMITH ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stetson Elementary School, located in the Stetson Hills neighborhood of Colorado Springs, is a prominent member of the Falcon School District 49. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children by focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while simultaneously encouraging personal character development and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Stetson Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership with local families. The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, offering various programs and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests, build confidence, and collaborate with their peers. By utilizing the resources of the larger District 49 network, Stetson provides a stable and modern learning environment aimed at preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

531

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stetson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	177
Black	30
Asian	17
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

White
251 (47.3%)
Hispanic
177 (33.3%)
Two or More
55 (10.4%)
Black
30 (5.6%)
Asian
17 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone:	(719)495-5252
Website:	http://d49.org/stetson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64