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Dolores County

Colorado · Public K-12

For a Colorado county, Dolores County operates a compact public-school system: 2 schools and 262 students, broken out as 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in Dolores County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
262
+32 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,432
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
262
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,907
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.3%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
1
124 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
138 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dolores County School District RE-2J
262 students · 1 district in Dolores County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dolores 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
83%
Hispanic
10%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
57
14.0% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dove Creek High SchoolDove CreekHigh06-12138·
Dove Creek Elementary SchoolDove CreekElementaryPK-05124·

Cities in Dolores County

Dove Creek2 schools

About Dolores County

Dolores County is a small county of about 2,432 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system hosts approximately 262 students across 2 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,907 a year, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% noticeably below the Colorado median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Dolores County consists of 1 elementary school (124 students), and 1 high school (138).

The largest single district in Dolores County is Dolores County School District RE-2J, which alone enrolls about 262 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 262 students, grew 14% from the 230 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Dolores County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dolores County?
Dolores County, Colorado has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 262 students.
How many high schools are in Dolores County?
Dolores County, Colorado has 1 public high school, serving approximately 138 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dolores County?
Dolores County, Colorado has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 124 students.
What is the largest school district in Dolores County?
Dolores County School District RE-2J is the largest school district in Dolores County, serving approximately 262 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Dolores County?
Dolores County has roughly 2,432 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Dolores County?
Median household income in Dolores County is $64,907, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dolores County?
Approximately 28.1% of adults 25 and older in Dolores County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dolores County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.3% of students in Dolores 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 Dolores County schools?
Across Dolores County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dolores County?
Dolores County residents are approximately 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data