Rocky Ford Elementary School

901 SOUTH 11TH STREET
ROCKY FORD, CO 81067

305 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Intermediate School is located in Rocky Ford, Colorado, and serves as a key educational institution for the local community. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in upper-elementary to early-middle grades. The school is situated on South 11th Street and operates as part of the Rocky Ford School District, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing structured learning environments for youth in the Arkansas Valley region.

The school environment in Rocky Ford is characterized by a focus on fostering both academic growth and community connection. Like many schools in smaller, rural Colorado districts, Jefferson Intermediate often emphasizes close-knit classroom settings and personalized instruction to help students transition toward more rigorous secondary education. By providing a dedicated space for intermediate-level learners, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for the academic challenges they will face in middle school and beyond.

305

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Ford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	228
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
228 (74.8%)
White
73 (23.9%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (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:	Rocky Ford School District No. R2
Phone:	(719)254-7669
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 27

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 44