Elk Creek Elementary

804 WEST MAIN STREET
NEW CASTLE, CO 81647

www.elkcreekeagles.net

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elk Creek Elementary is a public school located in New Castle, Colorado, serving students in Garfield School District Re-2. As the "home of the Eagles," the school focuses on fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational educational hub for the New Castle area, aiming to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their future academic endeavors through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining active communication with families to ensure student well-being. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a welcoming campus culture, Elk Creek Elementary strives to help students build essential social and academic skills. Families and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information can find further resources on their official website at http://www.elkcreekeagles.org.

246

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	111
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
125 (50.8 %)
Hispanic
111 (45.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Garfield School District No. Re-2
Phone:	(970)665-6900
Website:	http://www.elkcreekeagles.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 28

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 38