Top Rankings
Telluride School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 895 students in Telluride School District No. R-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Telluride School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
895 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Telluride School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.62
# American Indian Students
8 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
192 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
35%
# Black Students
3 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
677 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
76%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
52
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,830 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,467 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,830
$15,418
Spending / Student
$19,467
$15,735
Best Telluride School District No. R-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telluride High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Telluride Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Grades: 7-8
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Telluride Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W. Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Grades: 3-6
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Telluride Elementary School
Magnet School
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Grades: PK-2
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Telluride School District No. R-1?
Telluride School District No. R-1 manages 4 public schools serving 895 students.
What is the rank of Telluride School District No. R-1?
Telluride School District No. R-1 is ranked #10 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Telluride School District No. R-1?
76% of Telluride School District No. R-1 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Telluride School District No. R-1?
Telluride School District No. R-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Telluride School District No. R-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,467 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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