Stone Creek School

Charter School 295 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Stone Creek Charter School, located in Gypsum, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Eagle County School District, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth. It is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a supportive learning environment, which allows teachers to provide individualized attention to students as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Stone Creek is dedicated to developing the "whole child" by integrating character education and community engagement into the school culture. The school aims to create a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere where parents, teachers, and students work together to ensure success. By focusing on both high academic standards and the social-emotional well-being of its students, Stone Creek provides a distinct educational choice for families in the Gypsum area looking for a structured and values-driven school experience.

295

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stone Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	72
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	13

White
202 (68.5 %)
Hispanic
72 (24.4 %)
Two or More
13 (4.4 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(970)569-3327
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 17

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 32