Red Hawk Elementary

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Red Hawk Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Erie, Colorado, serving as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. Situated in a rapidly growing community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Red Hawk is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the St. Vrain Valley School District. With a focus on modern pedagogical practices, Red Hawk encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By maintaining an active partnership between educators, parents, and the local Erie community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.

588

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Hawk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	45
Asian	37
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
469 (79.8%)
Hispanic
45 (7.7%)
Asian
37 (6.3%)
Two or More
35 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Phone:	(303)774-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 95