Edith Teter Elementary School

Park County School District No. Re-2
640 HATHAWAY STREET
FAIRPLAY, CO 80440
211 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Edith Teter Elementary School is located in the historic town of Fairplay, Colorado, and serves as a vital educational pillar within the Park County School District RE-2. Nestled in the high-altitude environment of the Rocky Mountains, the school provides a small-town learning atmosphere that emphasizes close-knit community values. It caters to elementary-aged students, focusing on foundational academic development while leveraging its unique geographic location to offer students a connection to the natural beauty and history of the region.

As part of the Park County RE-2 district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the specific needs of a rural student population. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaboration between staff, students, and families, Edith Teter Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
211
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    171 (81.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (13.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • 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: Park County School District No. Re-2
Phone: (719)836-2949
Website: http://www.parkcountyre2.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
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 50
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 24
Gender Ratio