Gunnison Elementary School

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
1099 NORTH 11TH
GUNNISON, CO 81230
521 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Gunnison Elementary School, located at 1099 North 11th Street in Gunnison, Colorado, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Gunnison Watershed School District. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school is deeply integrated into the town’s small-town culture, benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and academic foundational skills. The facility serves students in the early grades, acting as a critical bridge between early childhood programs and the upper-level education provided by the district.

The school is known for utilizing its unique mountain setting to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional classroom learning with community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, Gunnison Elementary aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where children can build the necessary academic and personal confidence to succeed as they transition into the middle school years.
521
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    338 (64.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    151 (29.0 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
Phone: (970)641-7710
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 213
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 82
Grade 1 95
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 94
Gender Ratio