Rocky Mountain Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky Mountain Elementary School, located in Clifton, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is deeply integrated into the Clifton community, providing a structured academic environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on core curriculum development while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student growth, character building, and academic readiness.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Rocky Mountain Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. The school works to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing resources to support both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By maintaining a balance between rigorous learning standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

469

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	183
Black	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
262 (55.9 %)
Hispanic
183 (39.0 %)
Two or More
21 (4.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 30

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 67