Homestake Peak School

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Homestake Peak School, located in Avon, Colorado, is a K-8 public school serving the Eagle County School District. Situated in the heart of the Vail Valley, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, while emphasizing both critical thinking skills and character development.

The school is particularly recognized for its integrated approach to education, which often includes outdoor learning opportunities that take advantage of its mountain location. By blending rigorous core academics with enrichment programs and a strong emphasis on student wellness, Homestake Peak aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. Its position within the Eagle County community makes it a pivotal institution for local families, providing a stable and challenging educational foundation for children throughout their elementary and middle school years.

500

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homestake Peak School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	335
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	7

Hispanic
335 (67.0 %)
White
149 (29.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Eagle County School District No. Re 50
Phone:	(970)328-2940
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 115