Sleeping Giant School in Steamboat Springs, CO

At a glance

Reported students

337

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Colorado elementary enrollment

42nd percentile

Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

368

Sleeping Giant School: 337 reported students.

State peer staffing position

4th percentile

9.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 347
Teachers (FTE): 32.85
Student–teacher ratio: 10.6:1

What the reported data says about Sleeping Giant School

Sleeping Giant School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Steamboat Springs. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.1%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sleeping Giant School

1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 13%
Students with disabilities: 17.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 24.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.32

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White72.7%
Hispanic21.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Strawberry Park Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

368 reported students

Soda Creek Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

379 reported students

North Routt Community Charter School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

82 reported students

Steamboat Springs Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

440 reported students

Yampa Valley High School

High · Grades 09–12

32 reported students

Steamboat Springs High School

High · Grades 09–12

871 reported students

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Public schools near Sleeping Giant School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Steamboat Montessori Elementary · Charter · State Charter School Institute	PK–05	140	0.5 mi
Yampa Valley High School High · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	09–12	32	3.9 mi
Soda Creek Elementary School Elementary · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	PK–05	379	3.9 mi
Strawberry Park Elementary School Elementary · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	PK–05	368	4.3 mi
Steamboat Springs High School High · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	09–12	871	4.3 mi
Steamboat Springs Middle School Middle · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	06–08	440	4.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Sleeping Giant School

What grades does Sleeping Giant School serve?

Sleeping Giant School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.

How many students attend Sleeping Giant School?

Sleeping Giant School reported 337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sleeping Giant School?

The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 337 students and 34.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Sleeping Giant School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Sleeping Giant School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Sleeping Giant School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

24.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Sleeping Giant School in?

Sleeping Giant School is part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2, based in Steamboat Springs, CO, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sleeping Giant School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Steamboat Montessori (0.5 mi), Yampa Valley High School (3.9 mi), Soda Creek Elementary School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.