OURAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OURAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and school district, located in OURAY, CO with about 90 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 11 teachers, OURAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

OURAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the historic mountain town of Ouray, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, the school benefits from a unique small-town atmosphere that fosters close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and families. The institution emphasizes a high-quality, personalized learning experience, leveraging its scenic surroundings to integrate place-based education into the curriculum while maintaining high academic standards.

As part of the Ouray School District, the elementary school is known for its commitment to developing the "whole child" by blending rigorous core academics with opportunities for social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on small class sizes, which allow for individualized attention and a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and community involvement. By utilizing both its modern educational resources and the abundant natural resources of the surrounding Colorado wilderness, Ouray Elementary provides a distinctive and enriching foundation for its students.

For more information, contact OURAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 325-4505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.