Pagosa Springs Elementary School

Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
141 SOUTH 10TH STREET
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147
511 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Pagosa Springs Elementary School, located at 141 South 10th Street in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Archuleta School District. Situated in the scenic San Juan Mountains, the school is deeply integrated into its small-town community, providing a supportive learning environment for young students. The school focuses on building strong educational fundamentals while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded approach to education, encouraging student engagement through classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and community involvement. As part of the broader Pagosa Springs school system, the elementary school prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their individual potential. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative updates can find detailed resources on their official website at [www.mypagosaschools.com](http://www.mypagosaschools.com).
511
Total Students
39.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (60.1%)
  • Hispanic
    157 (30.7%)
  • American Indian
    23 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
Phone: (970)264-2229
Website: http://www.mypagosaschools.com
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 273
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 75
Grade 1 118
Grade 2 103
Grade 3 118
Grade 4 97
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pagosa Peak Open School
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
Charter School 111 Students
7 PARELLI WAY
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147 (2.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th