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Clear Creek County

Colorado · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Colorado, 5 sit inside Clear Creek County, collectively enrolling roughly 634 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Clear Creek County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
634
-174 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 83%
% Hispanic
12%
was 11%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
634
NCES CCD
Median income
$94,577
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.4%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
3
373 students
Middle
1
79 students
High
1
182 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
634 students · 1 district in Clear Creek County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clear Creek 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
87%
Hispanic
8%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
57.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
49
14.8% under 18

Test scores in Clear Creek County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 4 schools in Clear Creek County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Clear Creek High SchoolEvergreenHigh09-12182·
King-Murphy Elementary SchoolEvergreenElementaryPK-06151·
Carlson Elementary SchoolIdaho SpringsElementaryPK-06144·
Clear Creek Middle SchoolEvergreenMiddle07-0879·
Georgetown Community SchoolGeorgetownElementaryPK-0678·

Cities in Clear Creek County

Evergreen3 schoolsGeorgetown1 schoolIdaho Springs1 school

About Clear Creek County

In Colorado, Clear Creek County is a rural-scale county of about 9,262 residents. 5 public schools across the county educates about 634 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $94,577, roughly 58% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 22% above the Colorado median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Clear Creek County covers 3 elementary schools (373 students), 1 middle school (79), and 1 high school (182).

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 634 students across Clear Creek County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 22%: 808 students in SY 2017-18 versus 634 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 83% to 79%.

On allk12, the community for Clear Creek County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County, Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 634 students.
How many high schools are in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County, Colorado has 1 public high school, serving approximately 182 students.
How many middle schools are in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County, Colorado has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 79 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County, Colorado has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 373 students.
What is the largest school district in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 is the largest school district in Clear Creek County, serving approximately 634 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County has roughly 9,262 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Clear Creek County?
Median household income in Clear Creek County is $94,577, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clear Creek County?
Approximately 57.5% of adults 25 and older in Clear Creek County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clear Creek County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 30.4% of students in Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek County schools?
Across Clear Creek County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data