Telluride Elementary School serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Telluride Elementary School's student population of 140 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Telluride Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
White
73%
49%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Telluride Elementary School?
140 students attend Telluride Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Telluride Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Telluride Elementary School?
Telluride Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Telluride Elementary School offer ?
Telluride Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Telluride Elementary School part of?
Telluride Elementary School is part of Telluride School District No. R-1.
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