Upper Blue Elementary School

1200 AIRPORT ROAD
BRECKENRIDGE, CO 80424

ube.summitk12.org/

237 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Upper Blue Elementary School is a public school located in the scenic mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Summit School District, the school is well-regarded for its integration of high-quality academics with the unique environment of the Rocky Mountains. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development through experiential learning, collaboration, and a strong sense of community that reflects the tight-knit nature of the Breckenridge area.

Beyond the classroom, Upper Blue is known for its focus on the "whole child," offering various extracurricular activities and programs that leverage its beautiful location. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build lasting social connections. With its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, Upper Blue Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, preparing young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

237

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Blue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	94
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
132 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
94 (39.7 %)
Two or More
10 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Summit School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(970)368-1800
Website:	http://ube.summitk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 38

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39