Ridgway Elementary School

Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a
1115 WEST CLINTON STREET
RIDGWAY, CO 81432
149 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ridgway Elementary School, located at 1115 West Clinton Street in Ridgway, Colorado, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community within the Ridgway School District. Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, the school benefits from a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families. It is known for integrating its unique mountain environment into its educational approach, often promoting outdoor learning and fostering a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural landscape.

Academically, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students. By maintaining small class sizes, Ridgway Elementary is able to provide personalized instruction that addresses individual student needs, encouraging both academic excellence and personal growth. The school is widely recognized for its supportive culture, where teachers and administrators collaborate closely to ensure that every student feels welcomed, challenged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors.
149
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    126 (85.1%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (9.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (3.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4%)
  • Black
    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: Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a
Phone: (970)626-5468
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 32
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 23
Gender Ratio