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Gunnison Elementary School

1099 NORTH 11TH, GUNNISON, CO 81230Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
521
Students
Total enrolled
$13,944
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 521 students in grades PK–05 in GUNNISON, Colorado.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,944 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gunnison Elementary School is a large elementary in GUNNISON, Colorado, serving grades PK–05 with 521 students. The district invests $13,944 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Gunnison Elementary School

521
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution262 male · 259 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 171 students
Student Composition
65%
29%
Asian1%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080447001968

Academic Outcomes at Gunnison Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 81230

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,944Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,944
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,135
Student Support$2,649
Administration$1,673
Operations$2,092
Other$1,394
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,944 spent per student, an estimated $6,177 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
21%
70%
State government
21.0%
Local (property tax)
69.7%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Crested Butte Elementary School
↓
Middle
Gunnison Middle School
↓
High School
Crested Butte Secondary SchoolGunnison High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyGunnison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGunnison Watershed School District Re1J →
Phone: (970)641-7710
NCES ID: 080447001968
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GUNNISON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
High
Crested Butte Secondary School
400 students · 06–12
● 27 opp3% FRL
High
Gunnison High School
396 students · 09–12
● 49 opp28% FRL
Elem
Crested Butte Elementary School
328 students · KG–05
● 27 opp9% FRL
Mid
Gunnison Middle School
288 students · 06–08
● 49 opp35% FRL
Other
Lake Preschool
73 students · PK–PK
● 49 opp37% FRL
Other
Marble Charter School
55 students · KG–10
District School Rankings
Location
1099 NORTH 11TH, GUNNISON, CO 81230
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.