PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R school district, located in DURANGO, CO with about 455 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 510 E. 6th Ave. in Durango, Colorado, is a central fixture within the Durango School District 9-R. Situated in a historic and vibrant residential area of the city, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to outdoor education and place-based learning, taking advantage of Durango’s unique geographic setting in the San Juan Mountains. Park Elementary typically utilizes a collaborative approach to instruction, encouraging students to engage with their local environment while building essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the "whole child" while preparing students for their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 247-3718 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.