South Routt Elementary School

South Routt School District No. Re 3
448 MAIN STREET
YAMPA, CO 80483
143 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
South Routt Elementary School, located at 448 Main Street in the small town of Yampa, Colorado, serves as a vital educational hub for the rural South Routt community. As part of the South Routt School District RE-3, the school focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment that leverages its unique location in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. By emphasizing small class sizes and a tight-knit community feel, the school aims to foster academic growth while helping students develop strong connections with their peers and local surroundings.

The school is deeply integrated into the Yampa valley culture, often prioritizing experiential learning that reflects the area's agricultural and outdoor-oriented lifestyle. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual curiosity and character development, South Routt Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining the values and traditions of their small-town community. It serves as a central pillar for families in the region, offering a foundational education that bridges local identity with broader state educational standards.
143
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    119 (83.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.6 %)
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: South Routt School District No. Re 3
Phone: (970)638-4558
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 30
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 16
Gender Ratio