SOPRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOPRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 school district, located in GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO with about 403 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 28 teachers, SOPRIS 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.

SOPRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, serves as a central pillar for the Roaring Fork School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, the school integrates a sense of community pride and local engagement into its daily operations, aiming to prepare students for success in a diverse and evolving world.

The educational approach at Sopris Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who work closely with families to ensure that every student has access to the resources and personalized support needed to reach their potential. With a strong commitment to academic rigor and character building, Sopris Elementary strives to create a lifelong love of learning for its student body while maintaining a safe and welcoming campus atmosphere.

For more information, contact SOPRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 384-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1150 MOUNT SOPRIS DRIVE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81602-4606
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SOPRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
403
Teachers:
28.81
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 403 students

White
47.6%
Hispanic/Latino
46.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.