Cedaredge Elementary School

Delta County Joint District No. 50
380 N GRAND MESA DRIVE
CEDAREDGE, CO 81413
352 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cedaredge Elementary School, located at 380 N. Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge, Colorado, serves as a focal point for primary education in the Delta County School District. Situated in a picturesque region near the Grand Mesa, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades can build a strong academic foundation. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere that reflects the rural character of the North Fork Valley and the surrounding Plateau Valley areas.

As part of the Delta County School District 50J, Cedaredge Elementary focuses on essential literacy, numeracy, and social development, utilizing its location to connect students with the local culture and environment. The staff and administration prioritize student engagement and individualized attention, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition to Cedaredge Middle School. By maintaining strong partnerships with local parents and community organizations, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience within a safe, encouraging, and localized setting.
352
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    265 (75.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (18.5 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Delta County Joint District No. 50
Phone: (970)856-3885
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 175
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 26
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 54
Gender Ratio