Primero Elementary School

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2
20200 STATE HIGHWAY 12
WESTON, CO 81091
145 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Primero Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Weston, Colorado, serving students in Las Animas County. Situated along State Highway 12, the school is part of the Primero School District Re-2, which is known for its intimate educational environment. Because of its remote location in the scenic foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the school plays a central role in the local community, often focusing on personalized instruction and strong relationships between students, staff, and families.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes, which allow for a more individualized approach to learning compared to larger urban districts. As a PK–12 district, Primero provides a unique continuity of education where elementary students interact within a close-knit campus culture. The school emphasizes core academic standards while leveraging its rural setting to provide students with a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both personal growth and academic development.
145
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    78 (53.8 %)
  • White
    58 (40.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Primero Reorganized School District No. 2
Phone: (719)868-2715
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 24
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 20
Gender Ratio