Gunnison Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GUNNISON, CO Grades PK–05 Town: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (74.9)
  • 560 Students
  • 42.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (970)641-7710 Phone
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Gunnison Elementary School
GUNNISON, CO 81230
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.9)
560
Students
42.2
Teachers
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
(970)641-7710
Phone

Gunnison Elementary School is a public school administered by the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J district in GUNNISON, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 560 students enrolled; a 13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
560.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 42% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.27:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
45.4%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 6% better
School Details
School Name
Gunnison Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080447001968
State School ID
CO-1360-3690
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1099 NORTH 11TH
City
GUNNISON
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81230
County
Gunnison County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
0803
State Leg. Upper
08005
State Leg. Lower
08058
Latitude
38.55369
Longitude
-106.93746
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
560
Total Students
👩‍🏫
42.2
Teachers FTE
📐
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
42.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)42.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 254 45.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
LEAID
0804470
State LEA ID
CO-1360
Phone
(970)641-7760
Website
http://www.gunnisonschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GUNNISON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$45,962K
Federal Revenue
$2,978K
State Revenue
$9,613K
Local Revenue
$33,371K
Total Expenditure
$34,873K
Instruction Exp.
$17,240K
Support Services
$11,599K
Other Current Exp.
$1,004K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Gunnison Elementary School

1
Gunnison Middle School
GUNNISON · Middle
0 mi
2
Lake Preschool
GUNNISON · Prekindergarten
0.3 mi
3
Gunnison High School
GUNNISON · High
0.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gunnison Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Gunnison Elementary School?
560 students are enrolled at Gunnison Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Gunnison Elementary School have?
Gunnison Elementary School has 42.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Gunnison Elementary School serve?
Gunnison Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Gunnison Elementary School a charter school?
Gunnison Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Gunnison Elementary School located in?
Gunnison Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Gunnison Elementary School belong to?
Gunnison Elementary School is part of the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J school district.
How much does Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J spend per student?
The Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J district spends approximately $62,273,214 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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