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Broomfield County

Colorado · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Colorado, 16 sit inside Broomfield County, collectively enrolling roughly 11,844 students (9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Broomfield County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,513
-1,426 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 70%
% Hispanic
23%
was 19%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
3 districts
Enrollment
11,844
NCES CCD
Median income
$123,874
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
24.1%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
9
4,251 students
Middle
2
1,343 students
High
3
4,441 students
Combined / other
2
1,809 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
6,835 students · 3 districts in Broomfield County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Broomfield 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
76%
Hispanic
14%
Black
1%
Asian
7%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
64%
Hispanic
22%
Black
1%
Asian
6%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
60.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
39
20.5% under 18

Test scores in Broomfield County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 13 schools in Broomfield County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Legacy High SchoolBroomfieldHigh09-122,052·
Broomfield High SchoolBroomfieldHigh09-121,693·
Prospect Ridge AcademyBroomfieldCombinedKG-121,478·
Westlake Middle SchoolBroomfieldMiddle06-08853·
Aspen Creek K-8 SchoolBroomfieldElementaryPK-08844·
Thunder Vista P-8BroomfieldElementaryPK-08725·
Jefferson Academy SecondaryBroomfieldHigh07-12696·
Meridian Elementary SchoolBroomfieldElementaryKG-05525·
Mountain View Elementary SchoolBroomfieldElementaryPK-05517·
Broomfield Heights Middle SchoolBroomfieldMiddle06-08490·
Coyote Ridge Elementary SchoolBroomfieldElementaryKG-05392·
Emerald Elementary SchoolBroomfieldElementaryPK-05383·
Jefferson AcademyBroomfieldCombinedKG-12331·
Birch Elementary SchoolBroomfieldElementaryPK-05299·
Centennial Elementary SchoolBroomfieldElementaryPK-05293·
Kohl Elementary SchoolBroomfieldElementaryPK-05273·

Cities in Broomfield County

Broomfield16 schools

About Broomfield County

Broomfield County is an average-sized county of about 76,304 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 11,844 students across 16 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $123,874 a year, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 60% higher than the Colorado median.

On the school-mix side, Broomfield County spans 9 elementary schools (4,251 students), 2 middle schools (1,343), 3 high schools (4,441), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Broomfield County is Adams 12 Five Star Schools, which alone enrolls about 6,835 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,513 students, shrank 11% from the 12,939 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 70% to 63%.

On allk12, the community for Broomfield County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Broomfield County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Broomfield County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 11,844.
How many high schools are in Broomfield County?
Broomfield County, Colorado has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 4,441 students.
How many middle schools are in Broomfield County?
Broomfield County, Colorado has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,343 students.
How many elementary schools are in Broomfield County?
Broomfield County, Colorado has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,251 students.
What is the largest school district in Broomfield County?
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is the largest school district in Broomfield County, serving approximately 6,835 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Broomfield County?
Broomfield County has roughly 76,304 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Broomfield County?
Median household income in Broomfield County is $123,874, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Broomfield County?
Approximately 60.3% of adults 25 and older in Broomfield County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Broomfield County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 24.1% of students in Broomfield County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Broomfield County schools?
Across Broomfield County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.3 to 1.

Broomfield County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data