Enrollment
42
Elementary
DISTRICT 21 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PRITCHETT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-3·NCES 080609001026
Pritchett Elementary School
533 IRVING STREET, PRITCHETT, CO 81064 · (719) 523-4045 · Baca County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
29 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 7 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 14% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Pritchett School District No. Re-3. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Pritchett Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 42 | #1,033 of 1,056 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
42
+14 (+50%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 51
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 7.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 42 | 4.8 | 8.8:1 | 69% (29) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 4.8 | 8.3:1 | 63% (25) |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 4.1 | 8.9:1 | 58% (21) |
| 2020-21 | 28 | 4 | 7.0:1 | 86% (24) |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 3.3 | 5.8:1 | 84% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 4 | 4.3:1 | 76% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 65% (20) |
| 2000-01 | 32 | 7 | 4.6:1 | 38% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 51 | 4 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pritchett Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 121% (19 to 42); teachers up 45% (3.3 to 4.8).
About Pritchett Elementary School
Pritchett Elementary School is one of the public schools in PRITCHETT, Colorado. It is a small elementary school. Grades offered run from pre-K through 5, with 42 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Colorado average about 379 students.
Pritchett School District No. Re-3 runs 3 schools with a combined 64 students. Pritchett Elementary School is one of them.
Pritchett Elementary School's enrollment is 100% White. That is higher than the 88% White share among all Baca County residents.
The school has about 8.8 students per teacher and 4.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 16.6:1 average for elementary schools in Colorado. About 69% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Baca County average 66%.
Among Baca County residents, the median household income is $46,215, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Pritchett Elementary School is one of 11 public schools in the county.
The next-closest public school is Pritchett High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Pritchett Elementary School had 28 students in 2020-21 and 42 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. Its ratio of students to teachers was 7.0:1 in 2020-21, and 8.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Baca County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,428
Census ACS
Median income
$46,215
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
625 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pritchett School District No. Re-3
- Pritchett High SchoolHigh · 12 students
- Pritchett Middle SchoolMiddle · 10 students
Other schools in PRITCHETT
- Pritchett High SchoolHigh · 12 students
- Pritchett Middle SchoolMiddle · 10 students
Nearby schools
- Pritchett High School0.0 mi · 12
- Pritchett Middle School0.0 mi · 10
- Springfield Elementary School13.5 mi · 156
- Springfield Junior/Senior High School13.5 mi · 128
- Vilas Elementary School22.7 mi · 15
- Vilas Undivided High School22.7 mi · 38
Frequently asked questions
About Pritchett Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Pritchett Elementary School?
Pritchett Elementary School enrolls approximately 42 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Pritchett Elementary School serve?
Pritchett Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pritchett Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pritchett Elementary School is approximately 8.8:1 (5 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Pritchett Elementary School?
Pritchett Elementary School reports a student body of 100% White.
What district is Pritchett Elementary School in?
Pritchett Elementary School is part of Pritchett School District No. Re-3.
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