Edith Teter Elementary School

640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edith Teter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edith Teter Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Edith Teter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith Teter Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1258 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
32%
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edith Teter Elementary School's ranking?
Edith Teter Elementary School is ranked #1258 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Edith Teter Elementary School often compared to?
Edith Teter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park High School, South Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Edith Teter Elementary School?
201 students attend Edith Teter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Edith Teter Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edith Teter Elementary School?
Edith Teter Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edith Teter Elementary School offer ?
Edith Teter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edith Teter Elementary School part of?
Edith Teter Elementary School is part of Park County School District No. Re-2.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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