Union Colony Elementary School

GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta

Charter School 342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Union Colony Elementary School, located in Evans, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–5. As part of the Union Colony Schools district, the elementary campus is dedicated to fostering a structured, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core knowledge, literacy, and character development. The school is known for its commitment to a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, aiming to provide students with a strong foundation in essential subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, while maintaining high expectations for student achievement and behavior.

The school community focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere that encourages students to become life-long learners. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, Union Colony Elementary promotes a personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the attention needed to master grade-level standards. In addition to its academic focus, the school values parental involvement and community collaboration, viewing education as a partnership between teachers, students, and families to help every child reach their full potential.

342

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Colony Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	214
Black	15
Asian	20
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
214 (62.6%)
White
80 (23.4%)
Asian
20 (5.8%)
Black
15 (4.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta
Phone:	(970)673-4997
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 71

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54