Total enrollment
625
-12 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Baca County
Colorado · Public K-12
Baca County, Colorado reports 11 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 3,428, with a mix of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high.
7-year change in Baca County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 77%
% Hispanic
14%
was 16%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
625
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,215
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.4%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
5
350 students
Middle
1
10 students
High
5
265 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Springfield School District No. Re-4
284 students · 5 districts in Baca County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Baca 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Baca County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | Springfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 156 | · |
| Springfield Junior/Senior High School | Springfield | High | 06-12 | 128 | · |
| Walsh Elementary School | Walsh | Elementary | PK-06 | 105 | · |
| Walsh High School | Walsh | High | 07-12 | 72 | · |
| Pritchett Elementary School | Pritchett | Elementary | PK-05 | 42 | · |
| Vilas Undivided High School | Vilas | High | 07-12 | 38 | · |
| Campo Elementary School | Campo | Elementary | PK-05 | 32 | · |
| Campo Undivided High School | Campo | High | 06-12 | 15 | · |
| Vilas Elementary School | Vilas | Elementary | PK-06 | 15 | · |
| Pritchett High School | Pritchett | High | 09-12 | 12 | · |
| Pritchett Middle School | Pritchett | Middle | 06-08 | 10 | · |
Cities in Baca County
About Baca County
In Colorado, Baca County is a rural-scale county of about 3,428 residents. 11 public schools across the county hosts about 625 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,215, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 20%. That income level is 40% meaningfully below the Colorado median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Baca County consists of 5 elementary schools (350 students), 1 middle school (10), and 5 high schools (265).
Springfield School District No. Re-4 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 284 students across Baca County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 625 students, stayed largely flat from the 637 reported in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Baca County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Baca County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data