Ouray Elementary School

Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and
400 7TH AVENUE
OURAY, CO 81427
79 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Ouray Elementary School, located in the historic mountain town of Ouray, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, the school benefits from a unique small-town atmosphere that fosters close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and families. The institution emphasizes a high-quality, personalized learning experience, leveraging its scenic surroundings to integrate place-based education into the curriculum while maintaining high academic standards.

As part of the Ouray School District, the elementary school is known for its commitment to developing the "whole child" by blending rigorous core academics with opportunities for social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on small class sizes, which allow for individualized attention and a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and community involvement. By utilizing both its modern educational resources and the abundant natural resources of the surrounding Colorado wilderness, Ouray Elementary provides a distinctive and enriching foundation for its students.
79
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    63 (79.7%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (16.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.3%)
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: Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and
Phone: (970)325-4505
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
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 14
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Telluride Elementary School
Telluride School District No. R-1
140 Students
447 WEST COLUMBIA AVENUE
TELLURIDE, CO 81435 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd