Cresson Elementary School

Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1
412 NORTH C STREET
CRIPPLE CREEK, CO 80813
136 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cresson Elementary School is located in the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, serving as the primary educational facility for the Cripple Creek-Victor School District RE-1. Situated at 412 North C Street, the school is set against the backdrop of the scenic Rocky Mountains, reflecting the unique character of the region. As a small-town institution, it plays a vital role in the community, often emphasizing a close-knit environment that focuses on personalized attention and fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic standards with the specific needs of its rural student population. By leveraging its location in a historic district, Cresson Elementary often incorporates local heritage into its broader mission of preparing students for future academic success. The school remains committed to creating a supportive, safe, and engaging learning atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional development and intellectual growth within the small, high-altitude mountain community it serves.
136
Total Students
6.4
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (83.1%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (11.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
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: Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1
Phone: (719)689-9230
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 29
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio