Muskie Early Learning Center

Muscatine Comm School District
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
261 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Colorado Elementary School, located at 149 Colorado St in Muscatine, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the Muscatine Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while nurturing a sense of community and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Colorado Elementary places a strong emphasis on student well-being and collaborative partnerships with local families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the educational experience, ensuring that students feel valued and motivated in their daily studies. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, supportive resources, and a focus on character development, Colorado Elementary strives to create a positive foundation that helps every child reach their full potential within the Muscatine community.
261
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    135 (51.7%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (33.0%)
  • Two or More
    19 (7.3%)
  • Black
    17 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Muscatine Comm School District
Phone: (563)263-4998
Website: http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/col
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 261
Gender Ratio