ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district, located in CLIFTON, CO with about 470 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, ROCKY MOUNTAIN 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.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Clifton, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is deeply integrated into the Clifton community, providing a structured academic environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on core curriculum development while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student growth, character building, and academic readiness.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Rocky Mountain Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. The school works to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing resources to support both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By maintaining a balance between rigorous learning standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 254-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLIFTON, CO 81520-8820
(970) 254-4900
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CLIFTON, CO with about 470 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 470
- Teachers:
- 31
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 470 students
- White
- 51.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.