Green Acres Elementary School

930 SHERMAN STREET
FORT MORGAN, CO 80701

www.morgan.k12.co.us

296 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Green Acres Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, serving students within the Morgan County School District RE-3. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It focuses on the core academic development of its elementary-age students while emphasizing the importance of social-emotional growth and preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Morgan County School District, which prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Green Acres strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking and active participation. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website at http://www.morgan.k12.co.us.

296

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Acres Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	165
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
165 (55.7 %)
White
116 (39.2 %)
Black
9 (3.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan
Phone:	(970)867-5460
Website:	http://www.morgan.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 65