Edwards Elementary School

292 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edwards Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Edwards, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of the Eagle County School District. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive educational program designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth for students in the surrounding valley. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of well-rounded, community-minded citizens.

The school benefits from its location in a vibrant, diverse region, often integrating the unique character of the Vail Valley into its culture. With a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Edwards Elementary offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By bridging strong instructional practices with a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school years.

292

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edwards Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	214
Asian	4
Two or More	4

Hispanic
214 (73.3 %)
White
70 (24.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Eagle County School District No. Re 50
Phone:	(970)328-2970
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 43