Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lake City Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake City Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake City Community School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake City Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake City Community School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake City Community School's ranking?
Lake City Community School is ranked #931 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake City Community School?
The graduation rate of Lake City Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lake City Community School?
81 students attend Lake City Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lake City Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake City Community School?
Lake City Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake City Community School offer ?
Lake City Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lake City Community School part of?
Lake City Community School is part of Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1.
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