WIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins school district, located in WIGGINS, CO with about 316 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 17 teachers, WIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

WIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 415 Main Street in Wiggins, Colorado, serves as a primary educational pillar for the rural community of Wiggins. As part of the Wiggins School District RE-50J, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early stages of their education. The campus is situated in the heart of the town, reflecting the district's commitment to maintaining a close-knit, community-centered environment where student success is prioritized through dedicated instruction and supportive extracurricular engagement.

The school is known for its role in fostering both academic growth and character development within the small-town setting of Morgan County. By maintaining manageable class sizes and encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families, Wiggins Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while upholding the values of the broader Wiggins school community. Its location on Main Street makes it a central hub for local families, emphasizing the school’s integral position in the daily life and future development of the town’s youngest residents.

For more information, contact WIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 483-7784 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

415 MAIN STREET
WIGGINS, CO 80654-1407
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WIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WIGGINS, CO with about 316 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
316
Teachers:
17.43
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
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 316 students

White
67.4%
Hispanic/Latino
26.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
56.0%
Male
44.0%

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.