Fisher's Peak Elementary School

Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
900 MOORE'S CANYON ROAD
TRINIDAD, CO 81082
403 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Fisher’s Peak Elementary School, located in Trinidad, Colorado, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Trinidad School District #1. Named after the iconic landmark that dominates the local landscape, the school is situated in a picturesque area of Southern Colorado. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future educational journeys in the Trinidad community.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. By leveraging its unique location in Trinidad, Fisher’s Peak aims to integrate local values into its curriculum while maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where young students can thrive, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.
403
Total Students
20.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    262 (65.0 %)
  • White
    114 (28.3 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
Phone: (719)846-2513
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 268
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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
Kindergarten 69
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 65
Gender Ratio