Pritchett Middle School

Pritchett School District No. Re-3
533 IRVING STREET
PRITCHETT, CO 81064
9 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pritchett Middle School is a small, rural educational institution located in the town of Pritchett, Colorado. Situated in Baca County, the school serves the local community by providing a fundamental middle school education in a quiet, close-knit environment. Because of its location in a sparsely populated region of southeastern Colorado, the school typically operates with smaller class sizes, allowing for a more personalized approach to instruction and a strong emphasis on community engagement.

As part of the Pritchett School District, the institution often functions as a cornerstone for local families, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff can closely monitor student progress. While the school offers a standard academic curriculum, its small-scale nature often facilitates extracurricular activities and social development within a tight-knit student body. It remains a vital resource for residents in this rural area, focusing on foundational learning and preparation for high school within the context of its small, agrarian community setting.
9
Total Students
1.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    7 (77.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (22.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pritchett School District No. Re-3
Phone: (719)523-4045
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 5
Gender Ratio