Haxtun Elementary School

Haxtun School District No. Re-2J
601 NORTH COLORADO AVENUE
HAXTUN, CO 80731
176 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Haxtun Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Haxtun, Colorado, serves as a foundational component of the Haxtun School District RE-2J. As a centerpiece of the local education system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its curriculum emphasizes essential academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for young learners to succeed as they transition into secondary education.

By maintaining a close connection with the surrounding agricultural community, Haxtun Elementary prides itself on a culture of shared values and school pride. The institution focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, utilizing the resources of the district to provide a well-rounded experience. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic achievement but also to become contributing, responsible members of the Haxtun community.
176
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (91.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (7.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Haxtun School District No. Re-2J
Phone: (970)774-6161
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 30
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio