Limon Elementary School

Limon School District No. Re 4J
874 F AVENUE
LIMON, CO 80828
218 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Limon Elementary School, located at 874 F Avenue in Limon, Colorado, serves as the primary educational facility for young learners in the Limon Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Lincoln County community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured academic environment. It focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also emphasizing character development and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their transition to secondary education.

As a central hub for the small-town community of Limon, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that encourages strong collaboration between staff, parents, and local stakeholders. The faculty prioritizes individualized attention to meet the diverse needs of their student population, aiming to create an inclusive setting where students are encouraged to participate in both academic and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its role within the larger school district, Limon Elementary remains committed to helping students achieve their potential within a safe and engaging learning environment.
218
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (78.9%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (17.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.3%)
  • Black
    3 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
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: Limon School District No. Re 4J
Phone: (719)775-2350
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
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
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 27
Gender Ratio