Calhan Elementary School

Calhan District No. RJ1
800 BULLDOG DRIVE
CALHAN, CO 80808
201 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Calhan Elementary School, located in the rural community of Calhan, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the town’s youngest learners. Operating as part of the Calhan School District RJ-1, the school emphasizes a close-knit, supportive educational environment that leverages its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school is dedicated to foundational academic growth, focusing on core subjects while integrating character development to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

Because of its size and location, Calhan Elementary often benefits from a tight-knit "Bulldog" spirit, prioritizing personalized attention and a safe, inclusive atmosphere. The school utilizes its website, http://calhanschool.org, as a primary resource for parents and the community to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and community involvement, the school aims to provide a stable, high-quality learning experience for families living in the eastern plains of El Paso County.
201
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    177 (88.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (8.5 %)
  • Black
    6 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Calhan District No. RJ1
Phone: (719)347-2766
Website: http://calhanschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 16
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 33
Gender Ratio