HOTCHKISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOTCHKISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Delta County Joint District No. 50 school district, located in HOTCHKISS, CO with about 341 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 22 teachers, HOTCHKISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

HOTCHKISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 465 Lorah Lane in Hotchkiss, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the students of Delta County School District 50J. Nestled in a small-town agricultural community, the school provides a foundational learning environment for children in the North Fork Valley. Its mission is typically centered on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community, often leveraging the region's unique rural setting to provide hands-on learning opportunities for its students.

As a primary educational institution, the school places a heavy emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By maintaining a close connection with local families and the broader Hotchkiss community, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition into middle school. With its commitment to personalized instruction and character building, Hotchkiss Elementary serves as a vital pillar for the town’s future, balancing standard academic rigor with the supportive, tight-knit culture characteristic of Colorado’s Western Slope.

For more information, contact HOTCHKISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 872-3325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.