Gypsum Elementary School

ges.eagleschools.net/

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gypsum Elementary School, located in the town of Gypsum, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Eagle County School District. Situated along Highway 6, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, providing primary education to a diverse student population in the heart of the Eagle River Valley. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in higher grade levels.

As a part of a district that prioritizes innovation and student engagement, Gypsum Elementary offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its learners. The school website highlights its role as a hub for both students and families, providing resources, communication tools, and information on school events. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and the community, Gypsum Elementary strives to cultivate a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

395

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gypsum Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	341
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
341 (86.3%)
White
44 (11.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (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:	Eagle County School District No. Re 50
Phone:	(970)328-8940
Website:	http://ges.eagleschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 48

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54