Wamsley Elementary School

www.wamsleywildcats.net

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wamsley Elementary School, located in Rifle, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of the Garfield School District Re-2. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The "Wamsley Wildcats" spirit emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and creating a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for future success. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, Wamsley Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through personalized instruction and an inclusive school culture. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting its ongoing efforts to maintain high academic standards while promoting a safe and nurturing atmosphere for every child.

395

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wamsley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	267
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
267 (67.6 %)
White
115 (29.1 %)
Two or More
8 (2.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Garfield School District No. Re-2
Phone:	(970)665-7950
Website:	http://www.wamsleywildcats.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 44

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 54