Simla Elementary School

Big Sandy School District No. 100J
18091 COUNTY ROAD 125
SIMLA, CO 80835
166 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Simla Elementary School is a public school located in Simla, Colorado, serving students within the Big Sandy School District 100J. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the Elbert County region. As part of a small, close-knit school district, Simla Elementary emphasizes a supportive community environment where staff and faculty work to foster academic growth and social development in an intimate classroom setting.

The school operates under the administrative umbrella of the Big Sandy School District and coordinates resources through the Pikes Peak BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services). By leveraging these regional partnerships, the school aims to provide its students with access to essential educational tools and services despite its rural location. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific curriculum details can find further information through the official district website provided.
166
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (80.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (15.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Big Sandy School District No. 100J
Phone: (719)541-2291
Website: http://bigsandy.ppboces.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 29
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 27
Gender Ratio