Elwell Elementary School

625 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Letford Elementary School is a public school located in Johnstown, Colorado, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Weld County School District RE-5J, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive community atmosphere. It is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where young learners can build their social and academic confidence before transitioning to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Johnstown, acting as a central hub for families in the area. Because it is part of a growing school district, Letford Elementary balances traditional teaching methods with modern educational standards, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school community typically prioritizes active parent involvement and a collaborative approach between teachers, staff, and families to ensure student success throughout their early formative years.

625

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	164
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
428 (68.5 %)
Hispanic
164 (26.2 %)
Two or More
21 (3.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Weld County School District No. Re-5J
Phone:	(970)587-4605
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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

Pre-Kindergarten 91

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 93