Red Sandstone Elementary School

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Red Sandstone Elementary School (RSES) is a public K-5 institution located in the heart of Vail, Colorado, serving as part of the Eagle County School District. Situated in a unique mountain environment, the school is known for its strong focus on community engagement, personalized learning, and a commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to capitalize on its location, often integrating the natural beauty and resources of the Vail Valley into the classroom experience.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive and collaborative culture, emphasizing the development of well-rounded students through a blend of rigorous academics and enrichment programs. With a mission to prepare students for a globalized future, RSES encourages inquiry-based learning and maintains a strong partnership with local parents and the wider Vail community. As a staple of the Eagle County educational system, the school prides itself on providing a supportive, small-school atmosphere that prioritizes individual student success and lifelong learning.

245

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Sandstone Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	76
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	8

White
154 (62.9%)
Hispanic
76 (31.0%)
Two or More
8 (3.3%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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:	Eagle County School District No. Re 50
Phone:	(970)328-2910
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 15

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 25