Gardner Valley School

Huerfano School District Re-1
25421 HIGHWAY 69
GARDNER, CO 81040
Charter School 82 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Gardner Elementary School is a rural educational facility located in Gardner, Colorado, and operates under the Huerfano School District RE-1. Situated along Highway 69, the school serves as a focal point for the local community, providing foundational education for students in the surrounding region. As a small, rural institution, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment that reflects the unique character and needs of the Huerfano County area.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and student development within a supportive, close-knit atmosphere. By leveraging its connection to the broader district, Gardner Elementary aims to provide its students with essential resources and a curriculum aligned with state standards. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level programming, or school calendars can find further information through the official district website at http://huerfano.k12.co.us.
82
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    42 (51.2%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (40.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (7.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.2%)
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: Huerfano School District Re-1
Phone: (719)746-2446
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 10
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio