DEL NORTE SCHOOLS K-8

DEL NORTE SCHOOLS K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 school district, located in DEL NORTE, CO with about 280 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, DEL NORTE SCHOOLS K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Del Norte School District C-7 operates a unified K-8 facility located at 855 Oak Street in Del Norte, Colorado. Serving the San Luis Valley, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Del Norte, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the developmental and academic transitions students undergo from their primary years through the middle school experience.

As the primary hub for early and middle-level education in the district, the school focuses on building strong core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering a supportive atmosphere typical of rural Colorado districts. By consolidating K-8 education under one umbrella, the school aims to provide consistency in instruction and a cohesive community culture that emphasizes student engagement and local academic standards.

For more information, contact DEL NORTE SCHOOLS K-8 at (719) 657-4030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.