Colter Elementary

www.tcsd.org/5/Home

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colter Elementary School, located in Jackson, Wyoming, is part of the Teton County School District #1. Serving a community set against the backdrop of the Teton mountain range, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for its primary-level students. The institution emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on both core academic achievement and the personal growth of each child, while leveraging its unique geographical location to provide a distinct learning experience.

The school is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the integration of modern instructional practices. By maintaining a focus on small-class engagement and collaborative relationships between educators, students, and parents, Colter Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Through its affiliation with the Teton County School District, the school utilizes district-wide resources and curriculum standards to ensure that students receive a consistent, high-quality education that encourages critical thinking and a lifelong passion for learning.

293

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	48
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
233 (79.5 %)
Hispanic
48 (16.4 %)
Two or More
9 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Teton County School District #1
Phone:	(307)733-9651
Website:	http://www.tcsd.org/5/Home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 44

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 52