Total enrollment
1,537
+193 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Salida
Colorado · Public K-12
Salida, Colorado runs 7 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 1,537 students across 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Salida
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 81%
% Hispanic
14%
was 14%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Academy | Middle | 05-08 | 60 |
| Horizons Exploratory Academy | High | 09-12 | 32 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 449 |
| Salida Early Childhood Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 74 |
| Salida High School | High | 09-12 | 409 |
| Salida Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 327 |
| Salida Montessori Charter School | Elementary | PK-08 | 186 |
About Salida
Salida is a mid-sized Colorado city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 1,537 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Salida average about 220 students each, 52% meaningfully below the Colorado norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,537 students, climbed 14% from the 1,344 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Salida discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.