What “Smaller Class Sizes” Really Means

Walk into a classroom, and you can feel it right away. The difference between being one of many and being truly seen. At Union Colony Schools, a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, smaller class sizes are not just a fact we list on a flyer. They shape how learning feels every single day.

We intentionally limit our classes to fewer than 30 students. That choice gives teachers the time and space to actually know their students. Beyond names on a roster, our teachers can tell you about the strengths, challenges, interests, and goals of the kids in their classrooms. When teachers know their students like this, they can push them academically with confidence and care. Strong relationships create the trust that enables rigorous learning.

Smaller class sizes also contribute to a safer school environment. When teachers work with fewer students, they can better supervise classrooms, hallways, and shared spaces. They notice changes in behavior, mood, or engagement early and can respond quickly. Students feel safer speaking up, asking for help, and being themselves because they are known and supported by the adults around them. Safety at Union Colony is created through awareness, relationships, and trust built every day, supported by thoughtful systems and procedures.

Being a right-sized school also strengthens relationships beyond the classroom. Teachers collaborate more closely. Students build stronger peer connections. Families feel more connected and informed. This sense of belonging supports higher expectations and stronger academic outcomes across all grade levels.

We believe education works best when it is built on relationships. Smaller class sizes make those relationships possible. They turn schools into communities rather than crowds and create the conditions for deep learning to happen.

If you are looking for a school where strong relationships fuel strong academics, we invite you to explore Union Colony and see right-sized education in action.

About Union Colony Schools

Union Colony Schools’ innovative approach provides a tuition-free education rich in arts, music, technology and athletics to students in the greater Greeley, Colorado area. With two convenient campuses serving K-5 and 6-12, our dedicated teachers educate for a life of leadership and academic success. Join our close-knit, thriving K-12 schools, where the community is the heart of our mission, and everyone knows your name. We're enrolling.

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