GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Huerfano School District Re-1 school district, located in GARDNER, CO with about 84 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 4 teachers, GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a rural educational facility located in Gardner, Colorado, and operates under the Huerfano School District RE-1. Situated along Highway 69, the school serves as a focal point for the local community, providing foundational education for students in the surrounding region. As a small, rural institution, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment that reflects the unique character and needs of the Huerfano County area.
The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and student development within a supportive, close-knit atmosphere. By leveraging its connection to the broader district, Gardner Elementary aims to provide its students with essential resources and a curriculum aligned with state standards. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level programming, or school calendars can find further information through the official district website at http://huerfano.k12.co.us.
For more information, contact GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 746-2446 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARDNER, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
http://huerfano.k12.co.us
GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GARDNER, CO with about 84 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Huerfano School District Re-1
- Total Students:
- 84
- Teachers:
- 4.8
- 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
* 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 84 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.8%
- White
- 41.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.