Telluride Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Telluride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Telluride Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
143 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
23%
36%

Black
n/a
5%

White
73%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Telluride Elementary School?
143 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 10:1, 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
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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