Gilpin County Elementary School

199 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gilpin County Elementary School, located in the high-altitude community of Black Hawk, Colorado, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local school district. Situated in a unique mountain environment, the school is known for its intimate campus setting, which fosters a close-knit, supportive atmosphere between students, teachers, and the broader community. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic standards with enrichment opportunities, often leveraging the school’s natural surroundings to provide students with a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.

As part of the Gilpin County School District, the elementary school prioritizes individualized attention and character development. Because of the district’s smaller size, students benefit from smaller class ratios and a highly collaborative educational environment that encourages parent involvement. The school focuses on preparing young learners for middle and high school success while emphasizing the importance of community responsibility, academic curiosity, and resilience in a rural mountain setting.

199

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilpin County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	3

White
168 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (12.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Gilpin County School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(303)582-3444
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 29

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 23