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Needham Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|DURANGO, Colorado|Durango School District No. 9-R
DURANGO, CO 81301
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Upcoming Events
Jul
21
Tue
SOIL Lab: July Volunteer Work PartyEvent
Help with projects in the garden at Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Visit SoilLab.org for details and to sign up. Read more
Aug
11
Tue
Board of Education Work SessionEvent
The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more
Aug
11
Tue
Free SOIL Lab Workshop: Growing & Arranging FlowersEvent
Free community workshop hosted by Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Visit SoilLab.org for details. Read more
Aug
17
Mon
Professional Development (PD) DayStaff Day
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Aug
17
Mon
Professional Development Day (No School)Staff Day
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Aug
17
Mon
Professional Development DayStaff Day
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
347
Student:Teacher
12:1
Locale
Town
District
Durango School District No. 9-REcon. Disadvantaged
46.1%
Phone
(970)247-4791School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
20-29%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
16 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Near average in COTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
375
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
25.47
100% fully certified
Counselors
0.80000001
School Resource Officers
0.30000001
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,729
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,968
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,556
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 45%Local 47%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$661,671
+1.3% 1yr+46.0% 5yr
Durango, CO metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
18.8%
Below 150% poverty line
3.3%
Unemployment rate
9.5%
Uninsured residents
4.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
367
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
SOIL Lab: July Volunteer Work Party
EventTue, Aug 11, 2026
Board of Education Work Session
EventTue, Aug 11, 2026
Free SOIL Lab Workshop: Growing & Arranging Flowers
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday (No School) No school Read more |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day No school |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Free SOIL Lab Workshop: Fruit Tree Care & Selection Free community workshop hosted by Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Visit SoilLab.org for details. Read more |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Professional Development Day PD Day - No school for students |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Professional Development (PD) Day Professional Development Day — No school |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Professional Development Day (No School) No school for students. Read more |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Break (No School) |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Break No school |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Break (No School) |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Free SOIL Lab Workshop: Growing Garlic Free community workshop hosted by Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Visit SoilLab.org for details. Read more |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | End of First Grading Period End of first grading period |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Beginning / End of Grading Period |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Free SOIL Lab Workshop: Cooking Up a Harvest Soup Free community workshop hosted by Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Visit SoilLab.org for details. Read more |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break No school |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (No School) |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Free SOIL Lab Workshop: Holiday Wreath Crafting Free community workshop hosted by Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab. Visit SoilLab.org for details. Read more |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Finals Week |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Beginning / End of Grading Period |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of Second Grading Period End of second grading period |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break (No School) |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break No school |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break (No School) |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development Work Day (No School) No school for students Read more |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development Day PD / Work Day - No school for students |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development (PD) / Work Day Professional Development / Work Day — No school |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day No school |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No School) |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day (No School) |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day No school |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Beginning / End of Grading Period |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | End of Third Grading Period End of third grading period |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring Break No school |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring Break (No School) |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Professional Development Day PD Day - No school for students |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Professional Development (PD) Day Professional Development Day — No school |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Board of Education Work Session The public is welcome. The Board does not allow public comment at Work Sessions, and the meetings are not livestreamed. Read more |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Early Release Students released one hour early. Read more |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Finals Week |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Big Picture High School Graduation |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School Last day of school and end of fourth grading period |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School / End of Grading Period |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Durango High School Graduation |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day No school |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday (No School) No school Read more |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Snow Makeup Days (IF NEEDED) |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Snow Make-Up Days If needed |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Professional Development (PD) Day Professional Development Day — No school (May be June 1 if no Snow Make-Up Days are needed) |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Professional Development Day PD Day - No school for students |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Professional Development Day (No School) May be moved to June 1 if no snow days are used. Read more |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 | Board of Education Regular Meeting The public is welcome. Public comment will be taken. Beginning at 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, sign up for virtual OR in-person Public Participation via the link on DSD's Board Meetings webpage: www.durangoschools.org/boardmeetings This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the distric Read more |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Needham Elementary School
As of the most recent data, 347 students are enrolled at Needham Elementary School. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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