FISHER'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FISHER'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and school district, located in TRINIDAD, CO with about 341 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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 20 teachers, FISHER'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Fisher’s Peak Elementary School, located in Trinidad, Colorado, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Trinidad School District #1. Named after the iconic landmark that dominates the local landscape, the school is situated in a picturesque area of Southern Colorado. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future educational journeys in the Trinidad community.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. By leveraging its unique location in Trinidad, Fisher’s Peak aims to integrate local values into its curriculum while maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where young students can thrive, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.

For more information, contact FISHER'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 846-2513 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 MOORE'S CANYON ROAD
TRINIDAD, CO 81082-8788
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FISHER'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TRINIDAD, CO with about 341 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
341
Teachers:
20.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 341 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FISHER'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.1%
White
21.7%
Black or African American
2.3%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.