Colter Elementary School

1855 HIGH SCHOOL RD JACKSON WY 83001

About Colter Elementary School

Colter Elementary School in Jackson, Wyoming, provides students with a quality K–5 education that supports student development in academic success, personal growth, character, and scaffolding students to contribute to their community. The school educates 304 students, which has a 9: 1 student to teacher ratio, and students perform well in both reading and math, with 77% in reading and 82% in math proficient. The school currently ranks #32 among public elementary schools in Wyoming (#2 in the Teton County School District No. 1). Again, this demonstrates the school’s commitment not only to academic success, but also to its students as individuals and in support of their own growth and development.

?The school works with talking points of equity, growth, and school culture, and provides resources and supports for different learning needs. Colter Elementary School offers consistent student performance and an extended learning program that supplements the quality of learning offered in the classroom, which makes this the best elementary school for families looking for one of the best.

Contact Information

Address

1855 HIGH SCHOOL RD JACKSON WY 83001

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Phone

(307) 733-9651

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 43% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
293
Total Students
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Colter Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

9

of 10 in wyoming

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 16.4%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 3.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
79.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
3.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 293
43%
126 Female
57%
167 Male

Student Population

293 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

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FAQ

Q: Does Colter Elementary have a Gifted & Talented program?

A: Yes, there are enrichment opportunities for high-ability students.


Q: Is there a counselor at Colter Elementary?

A: Yes, there is a counselor at Colter who helps students with their social-emotional needs.


Q: How many elementary schools are in Teton County School District?

A: There are seven elementary schools, including Colter Elementary.


Q: Where do students after Colter Elementary school?

A: Most attend Jackson Hole Middle School, then Jackson Hole High School.


Q: Does Colter Elementary provide special education?

A: Yes, Colter is able to provide individualized services for students with diverse needs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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