Alta Elementary

aes.tcsd.org

33 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alta Elementary School, located at 15 School Road in Alta, Wyoming, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Teton County School District. Situated in a picturesque, rural mountain community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Teton Valley. It emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its smaller size to foster close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community.

The school is committed to providing a high-quality academic experience that balances core curriculum standards with the unique environmental and social opportunities afforded by its location. As part of the broader Teton County School District, Alta Elementary benefits from the district's robust resources and professional development initiatives, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. With a focus on academic achievement and personal development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining the supportive, tight-knit environment characteristic of a mountain town school.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	2
Two or More	2

White
29 (87.9%)
Hispanic
2 (6.1%)
Two or More
2 (6.1%)

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:	Teton County School District #1
Phone:	(307)353-2472
Website:	http://aes.tcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
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

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 6