Summit Cove Elementary School

sce.summitk12.org/

226 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Summit Cove Elementary School is a public school located in the mountain town of Dillon, Colorado, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Summit School District, the school is situated in a scenic area near the Dillon Reservoir, reflecting the community-oriented and outdoor-focused lifestyle of Summit County. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage both in the classroom and in the surrounding natural environment.

Beyond its core curriculum, Summit Cove Elementary places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community involvement. The school benefits from the active participation of local families and takes advantage of its unique location to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, including outdoor education. By maintaining small class sizes and a collaborative staff, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

226

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Cove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	68
Black	1
Two or More	11

White
146 (64.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (30.1 %)
Two or More
11 (4.9 %)
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)368-1700
Website:	http://sce.summitk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 28

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 41