For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 979 students in Lake County School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Lake County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
979 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lake County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
617 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
336 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
35%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
50
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,841 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,189 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 139% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,841
$15,418
Spending / Student
$41,189
$15,735
Best Lake County School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake County Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6830
Grades: 3-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Lake County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Lake County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West 12th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6890
Grades: PK-2
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloud City High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake County School District No. R-1?
Lake County School District No. R-1 manages 4 public schools serving 979 students.
What is the rank of Lakeunty School District No. R-1?
Lakeunty School District No. R-1 is ranked #154 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeunty School District No. R-1?
63% of Lakeunty School District No. R-1 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeunty School District No. R-1?
Lakeunty School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Lakeunty School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,189 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 139% over four school years.
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