North Park School

North Park School District R-1
910 4TH STREET
WALDEN, CO 80480
186 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
North Park School, located in Walden, Colorado, serves as the central educational hub for the North Park School District R-1. Situated in the heart of Jackson County, the school provides a comprehensive K-12 learning environment, acting as a vital focal point for the small, rural community. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with the unique needs of a mountain-town student body, fostering an environment where students receive individualized attention due to smaller class sizes.

Beyond its academic offerings, North Park School plays an essential role in the social and extracurricular life of Walden. By emphasizing community connection and local stewardship, the school prepares its students for both higher education and the specific challenges of life in a high-altitude, rural setting. Through its integration of traditional education and community involvement, North Park School functions as both an educational institution and a foundational pillar for families residing in the North Park valley.
186
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    147 (79.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (19.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Park School District R-1
Phone: (970)723-3300
Website: http://www.nphs.walden.schoolfusion.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 17
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio