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Dolores County

Colorado · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 263 students, in a county of 2,432 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
263
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,907
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.6%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dolores County School District RE-2J
263 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
91%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
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)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dove Creek High SchoolDove CreekHigh06-12139·
Seventh Street Elementary SchoolDove CreekElementaryPK-05124·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Dolores County?
Dolores County, Colorado has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 263 students.
How many high schools are in Dolores County?
Dolores County, Colorado has 1 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools.
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 263 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 50.6% 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 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dolores County schools?
Across Dolores County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 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.
What share of housing in Dolores County is owner-occupied?
Dolores County has about 1,572 housing units, of which roughly 81.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data