Alicia Sanchez International School

655 SIR GALAHAD DRIVE
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alicia Sanchez International School, located in Lafayette, Colorado, is a public elementary school within the Boulder Valley School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to global education, as evidenced by its status as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This framework integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a focus on developing well-rounded, globally-minded students who are encouraged to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Alicia Sanchez is known for its diverse and inclusive community. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that values cultural awareness and international perspectives. By emphasizing inquiry-based learning and critical thinking, the school prepares its students not only for academic success but also to engage effectively with the complexities of the modern, interconnected world.

343

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alicia Sanchez International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	227
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

Hispanic
227 (66.2 %)
White
81 (23.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.8 %)
Asian
12 (3.5 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-7300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 39

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 58