Cactus Valley Elementary School

www.cactusvalleycougars.net

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cactus Valley Elementary School, located in Silt, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. Operating as part of the Garfield County School District Re-2, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for students in grades PK–4. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning experiences.

The school is well-regarded for its vibrant community spirit, often represented by its mascot, the "Cougars." Beyond the core curriculum, Cactus Valley places a high value on character education and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare well-rounded individuals who are ready to transition to middle school. Through its commitment to a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Silt community, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

463

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cactus Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	184
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
272 (58.7 %)
Hispanic
184 (39.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)665-7850
Website:	http://www.cactusvalleycougars.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 40

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 73