Battle Rock Charter School

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
11247 COUNTY ROAD G
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Charter School 88 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Battle Rock Charter School is a unique, small-scale educational institution located in the rural landscape of Cortez, Colorado. Operating as a public charter school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes personalized learning and individualized attention for its students. Because of its remote setting, the school often serves as a central hub for local families, fostering a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community.

Academically, Battle Rock is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous yet supportive environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. The school often leverages its natural surroundings to integrate hands-on, experiential learning into its curriculum, allowing students to connect their classroom studies with the environment of the Four Corners region. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for every student who walks through its doors.
88
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    44 (50.0%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (25.0%)
  • American Indian
    12 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (11.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
Phone: (970)565-3237
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 12
Gender Ratio