VILAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VILAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vilas School District Re-5 school district, located in VILAS, CO with about 27 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 3 teachers, VILAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

VILAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in Vilas, Colorado, serving a tight-knit community in Baca County. As part of the Branson Reorganized School District 82, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local area, focusing on providing essential primary instruction in a secluded, close-community environment. Because of its location in a sparsely populated region of southeastern Colorado, the school typically operates with small class sizes, allowing for a personalized approach to student learning and close faculty-student interaction.

The school is characterized by its commitment to maintaining educational accessibility in a remote setting. While it serves a modest student population, it plays a vital role in the social and academic fabric of Vilas, emphasizing traditional core curriculum and foundational skills. Parents and community members often view the school as a central institution that helps sustain the local heritage, providing a stable and supportive learning environment for young children in the region.

For more information, contact VILAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 523-6738 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.