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Elbert County

Colorado · Public K-12

Across all districts in Elbert County, public schools number 17 and enroll approximately 3,265 K-12 students (9 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).

7-year change in Elbert County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,265
-27 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 86%
% Hispanic
15%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
5 districts
Enrollment
3,265
NCES CCD
Median income
$132,685
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.5%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
9
1,746 students
Middle
3
515 students
High
5
1,004 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,282 students · 5 districts in Elbert County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Elbert 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
85%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
14%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Elbert County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 10 schools in Elbert County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Elizabeth High SchoolElizabethHigh09-12668·
Legacy AcademyElizabethElementaryKG-08428·
Elizabeth Middle SchoolElizabethMiddle06-08386·
Singing Hills Elementary SchoolParkerElementaryKG-05383·
Running Creek Elementary SchoolElizabethElementaryKG-05292·
Simla Elementary SchoolSimlaElementaryPK-05165·
Kiowa Elementary SchoolKiowaElementaryPK-05159·
Elbert Elementary SchoolElbertElementaryPK-05141·
Elbert Junior-Senior High SchoolElbertHigh06-12136·
Simla High SchoolSimlaHigh09-12101·
Singing Hills PreschoolParkerElementaryPK-PK72·
Kiowa High SchoolKiowaHigh09-1267·
Kiowa Middle SchoolKiowaMiddle06-0866·
Simla Junior High SchoolSimlaMiddle06-0863·
Agate Elementary SchoolAgateElementaryPK-0653·
Elizabeth Running Creek PreschoolElizabethElementaryPK-PK53·
Agate Junior Senior High SchoolAgateHigh06-1232·

Cities in Elbert County

Elizabeth5 schoolsKiowa3 schoolsSimla3 schoolsAgate2 schoolsElbert2 schoolsParker2 schools

About Elbert County

Elbert County is a sparse county of about 27,874 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system hosts approximately 3,265 students across 17 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $132,685, about 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 71% meaningfully above the Colorado median.

In terms of grade levels, Elbert County consists of 9 elementary schools (1,746 students), 3 middle schools (515), and 5 high schools (1,004).

ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,282 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Elbert County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,292 students to 3,265. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 86% to 81%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Elbert County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Elbert County?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in Elbert County, Colorado, with a combined enrollment of about 3,265.
How many high schools are in Elbert County?
Elbert County, Colorado has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,004 students.
How many middle schools are in Elbert County?
Elbert County, Colorado has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 515 students.
How many elementary schools are in Elbert County?
Elbert County, Colorado has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,746 students.
What is the largest school district in Elbert County?
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Elbert County, serving approximately 2,282 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Elbert County?
Elbert County, Colorado has a population of approximately 27,874, with a median age of 45. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Elbert County?
Median household income in Elbert County is $132,685, above the Colorado average of $77,440. About 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Elbert County?
Approximately 36.1% of adults 25 and older in Elbert County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Elbert County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 31.5% of students in Elbert 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 Elbert County schools?
Across Elbert County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.4 to 1.

Elbert County school rankings

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