Elk Creek Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

13304 SOUTH U S HIGHWAY 285
PINE, CO 80470

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elk Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Pine, Colorado, serving students in the Jefferson County School District. Situated in a scenic, mountainous area along U.S. Highway 285, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. As a smaller institution, it emphasizes personalized attention for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, aiming to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Elk Creek Elementary is often noted for its commitment to outdoor and environmental education, reflecting the natural beauty of the surrounding foothills. The school strives to engage parents and community members through various volunteer opportunities and events, maintaining strong school spirit. For families living in the Pine and Conifer corridor, Elk Creek serves as a central hub that balances rural character with the educational standards and resources of the broader Jefferson County school system.

337

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	5

White
275 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
31 (9.2 %)
Two or More
24 (7.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 34

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44