Carlson Elementary School

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carlson Elementary School, located in the historic mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Clear Creek School District RE-1. Nestled in a scenic high-altitude environment, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere for its young students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and community involvement, Carlson Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success while honoring the unique character and history of the Idaho Springs area.

The school is known for its commitment to small-town values, utilizing its location to provide a personalized educational experience that connects students to both their curriculum and their surrounding community. As part of a smaller school district, Carlson Elementary benefits from a tight-knit environment where staff and parents work collaboratively to support student growth. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources and updates to ensure that the educational journey of each child is well-supported throughout their elementary years.

144

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
103 (71.5%)
Hispanic
23 (16.0%)
Two or More
14 (9.7%)
Black
3 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(303)567-4431
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 15

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 20