LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lone Star School District No. 101 school district, located in OTIS, CO with about 55 students offering grade levels from 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 8 teachers, LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in Otis, Colorado. Serving a tight-knit agricultural community, the school is part of the Lone Star School District RE-4. Due to its remote location and size, the school focuses on fostering a personalized learning environment where educators can provide individualized attention to students, often utilizing multi-grade classrooms or collaborative teaching methods to ensure core academic standards are met across all grade levels.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection between the faculty, students, and the local community. Beyond its core curriculum, Lone Star emphasizes the development of character and community values, often acting as a central hub for local events and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its small-school atmosphere, Lone Star Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success while maintaining the supportive, family-oriented culture characteristic of Colorado’s rural educational institutions.

For more information, contact LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 848-2778 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.