CRESTED BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CRESTED BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J school district, located in CRESTED BUTTE, CO with about 345 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, CRESTED BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
CRESTED BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 818 Red Lady Avenue in Crested Butte, Colorado, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Gunnison Watershed School District. Situated in the heart of a vibrant, mountain-town community, the school benefits from a unique setting that emphasizes a connection to nature and outdoor experiential learning. Its location in the high Rockies often influences the school culture, fostering an environment that balances rigorous academics with the active, health-conscious lifestyle characteristic of the region.
As a foundational institution for the local community, the school is known for its relatively small class sizes and a dedicated staff committed to supporting the development of the "whole child." Crested Butte Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parental participation and leveraging the surrounding area’s rich history and environment as an extension of the classroom. By combining traditional educational goals with the school district's mission to prepare students for a rapidly changing world, the school seeks to provide a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment for students in their formative years.
For more information, contact CRESTED BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 641-7720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
CRESTED BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CRESTED BUTTE, CO with about 345 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
- Total Students:
- 345
- Teachers:
- 21.67
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 345 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESTED BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 42.6%
- Male
- 57.4%
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.