Idalia Elementary School

Idalia RJ-3 School District
26845 COUNTY ROAD 9.2
IDALIA, CO 80735
71 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Idalia Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Idalia, Colorado, serving students in the Idalia School District RE-3J. As part of a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its small class sizes to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. The school is committed to providing a solid academic foundation while preparing students for the unique challenges and opportunities of living in a rural agricultural setting.

The school operates within a K-12 campus environment, which allows for a cohesive educational experience as students transition through their formative years. Idalia Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and tradition, often serving as a central hub for local engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a supportive, small-town atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate both academic excellence and character development in every student.
71
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    56 (78.9%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (19.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4%)
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: Idalia RJ-3 School District
Phone: (970)354-7298
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 14
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 10
Gender Ratio