Naturita Elementary School

West End School District No. Re-2
141 WEST MAIN STREET
NATURITA, CO 81422
154 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Naturita Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Naturita, Colorado, serving students within the West End School District RE-2. Nestled in a remote, scenic region of the state, the school acts as a foundational pillar for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where educators can build strong relationships with their students. As part of a small district, the school focuses on creating a tight-knit atmosphere that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for children in the primary grades.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of a rural student body, often leveraging its location to provide hands-on learning experiences. By maintaining a connection to the official district website, the school provides parents and community members with consistent access to academic calendars, district policies, and resources aimed at student success. Ultimately, Naturita Elementary serves as a vital educational hub, committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into middle and high school levels within the West End system.
154
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (90.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    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: West End School District No. Re-2
Phone: (970)865-2204
Website: http://www.westendschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 23
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio