At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Colter Elementary: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.1:1
What the reported data says about Colter Elementary
Colter Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Jackson. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Teton County School District #1. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 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 (76.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. 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 Colter Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.5 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.4%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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.
Other schools in Teton County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Munger Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
192 reported students
Kelly Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
39 reported students
Alta Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
33 reported students
Moran Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
10 reported students
Public schools near Colter Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Innovations School High · Teton County School District #1 | 09–12 | 36 | under 0.1 mi |
| Jackson Hole High School High · Teton County School District #1 | 09–12 | 861 | 0.1 mi |
| Jackson Hole Middle School Middle · Teton County School District #1 | 06–08 | 664 | 0.3 mi |
| Jackson Elementary Elementary · Teton County School District #1 | PK–05 | 319 | 2.7 mi |
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · Teton County School District #1 | KG–05 | 192 | 4.2 mi |
| Munger Mountain Elementary School Elementary · Teton County School District #1 | KG–05 | 355 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colter Elementary
What grades does Colter Elementary serve?
Colter Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Teton County School District #1.
How many students attend Colter Elementary?
Colter Elementary reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colter Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 318 students and 29.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colter Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colter Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Teton County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Colter Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.2% 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 Colter Elementary in?
Colter Elementary is part of Teton County School District #1, based in Jackson, WY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colter Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Summit Innovations School (under 0.1 mi), Jackson Hole High School (0.1 mi), Jackson Hole Middle School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.