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Archuleta County

Colorado · Public K-12

Archuleta County in Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,588 students with Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt the largest district. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Archuleta County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,588
-72 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 56%
% Hispanic
33%
was 34%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,588
NCES CCD
Median income
$83,065
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.3%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
2
622 students
Middle
1
484 students
High
2
482 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
1,588 students · 1 district in Archuleta County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Archuleta County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
80%
Hispanic
17%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
33%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
40.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
52
16.7% under 18

Test scores in Archuleta County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 3 schools in Archuleta County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pagosa Springs Elementary SchoolPagosa SpringsElementaryKG-04511·
Pagosa Springs Middle SchoolPagosa SpringsMiddle05-08484·
Pagosa Springs High SchoolPagosa SpringsHigh09-12435·
Pagosa Peak Open SchoolPagosa SpringsElementaryKG-08111·
San Juan Mountain SchoolPagosa SpringsHigh09-1247·

Cities in Archuleta County

Pagosa Springs5 schools

About Archuleta County

Archuleta County is a thinly populated Colorado county of about 13,900 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,588 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $83,065, about 41% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 7% higher than the Colorado median.

On the school-mix side, Archuleta County spans 2 elementary schools (622 students), 1 middle school (484), and 2 high schools (482).

Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,588 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Archuleta County has contracted 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,660 students to 1,588. Over that span, Archuleta County gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5.

On this page, the community for Archuleta County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County, Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,588 students.
How many high schools are in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County, Colorado has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 482 students.
How many middle schools are in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County, Colorado has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 484 students.
How many elementary schools are in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County, Colorado has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 622 students.
What is the largest school district in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt is the largest school district in Archuleta County, serving approximately 1,588 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County has roughly 13,900 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Archuleta County?
Median household income in Archuleta County is $83,065, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Archuleta County?
Approximately 40.9% of adults 25 and older in Archuleta County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Archuleta County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.3% of students in Archuleta County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Archuleta County schools?
Across Archuleta County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data