CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL
CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public charter school that is part of the Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and school district, located in CRESTONE, CO with about 85 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL is a unique, tuition-free public school located in the Sangre de Cristo foothills of Colorado. It serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a philosophy rooted in place-based education, experiential learning, and a deep connection to the surrounding natural environment. Because of its location in a community known for diverse spiritual and ecological interests, the school emphasizes holistic development, focusing not only on academic rigor but also on social-emotional growth, critical thinking, and artistic expression.
The school is defined by its small, intimate learning environment, which allows for personalized instruction and multi-age collaboration. Crestone Charter places a strong emphasis on "expeditionary" learning, where students frequently engage in hands-on projects that connect classroom curriculum to the real world, often utilizing the local geography and the town’s unique cultural landscape as a "living laboratory." By fostering a supportive and close-knit community, the school aims to cultivate self-directed, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute thoughtfully to both their local community and the wider world.
For more information, contact CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL at (719) 256-4907 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CRESTONE, CO 81131
(719) 256-4907
CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in CRESTONE, CO with about 85 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and - Total Students:
- 85
- Teachers:
- 7.34
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 85 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESTONE CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.