Paonia K-8

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Paonia Elementary School, located in the small, picturesque town of Paonia, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community. Situated at 430 Box Elder, the school is part of the Delta County School District 50J. It provides a foundational educational experience for children in the North Fork Valley, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that reflects the rural character of the surrounding area.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on small-town values, where students often benefit from strong teacher-to-student relationships and a high level of parental involvement. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school typically integrates place-based learning that celebrates the unique agricultural and artistic culture of Paonia. By prioritizing both academic growth and social-emotional development, Paonia Elementary strives to prepare its young students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

251

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paonia K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	30
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
207 (82.5 %)
Hispanic
30 (12.0 %)
Two or More
13 (5.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Delta County Joint District No. 50
Phone:	(970)527-3639
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
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 12

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 29