SIMLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SIMLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Big Sandy School District No. 100J school district, located in SIMLA, CO with about 162 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 10 teachers, SIMLA 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.
SIMLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Simla, Colorado, serving students within the Big Sandy School District 100J. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the Elbert County region. As part of a small, close-knit school district, Simla Elementary emphasizes a supportive community environment where staff and faculty work to foster academic growth and social development in an intimate classroom setting.
The school operates under the administrative umbrella of the Big Sandy School District and coordinates resources through the Pikes Peak BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services). By leveraging these regional partnerships, the school aims to provide its students with access to essential educational tools and services despite its rural location. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific curriculum details can find further information through the official district website provided.
For more information, contact SIMLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 541-2291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SIMLA, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
http://bigsandy.ppboces.org
SIMLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SIMLA, CO with about 162 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Big Sandy School District No. 100J
- Total Students:
- 162
- Teachers:
- 10.93
- 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 162 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SIMLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.